Detailed plans have been lodged for a logistics hub in Leicestershire which has the potential to create almost 2,500 jobs
Blaby District Council has received a reserved matters application for the approximately 82-acre site in Enderby. It follows approval of an outline application in July last year.
The proposal centres on five warehouses with offices and gatehouses, constructed in two phases with access off Leicester Lane.
In a design statement, applicant Royal London Mutual Insurance Ltd said the site is a “flagship project”.
It expects that about 2,479 jobs could be created – 1,811 direct, 125 construction related jobs and a further potential 543 indirect role.
The first phase involves earthworks, main spine roads and footpat,h as well as Unit 1 and 2, gatehouses, car parking, EV charging, cycle parking, landscaping, yards and internal access roads.
The second phase comprises Units 3, 4 and 5 plus a gatehouse for Unit 5 and associated infrastructure.
Councillor Mike Shirley, Blaby District Council portfolio holder for planning and strategic growth, said: “This application sets out the development of the Enderby Hub, proposing high-quality warehousing in an area allocated for employment use in our current Local Plan.
“While we recognise there has been public concern about the development, the location – close to existing successful business parks and near to the motorway network – make it an important strategic site. It will help meet our need to provide employment sites and create a wealth of jobs.”