Business park plans attract early interest

A newly approved business site in East Yorkshire is attracting early occupier interest.

Lovel Developments has begun discussions with potential occupiers after securing planning approval for a 400,000sq ft business site at junction 38 of the M62, near Newport.

The site, which sits close to established business parks including Green Park, will be restricted to units of 80,000sq ft or more, targeting larger operators seeking strategic connectivity.

Designed with scale in mind, the development benefits from its own dedicated power supply, capable of supporting energy-intensive uses, and is positioned to attract national and regional occupiers looking for well-connected logistics or industrial space.

Artist's impression of the proposed development 

Philip Lovel, managing director of Lovel Developments, said: “We have had a few approaches since we submitted our application for outline panning permission with companies registering their interest.

“The next step is to work on the details which will be specific to each occupier – access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. 

“We are doing that now with one business and we hope to make a start on their project later this year.

“Meanwhile we are following up with the other businesses which have been attracted by the size of the site, its location and its ready availability. 

“This will be a high quality expansion of the existing employment area here, providing new, additional, modern floorspace and creating up to 600 jobs.”

Philip added: “The new site presents opportunities for large scale businesses in our area who are thinking of expanding for more space or to add to their existing services and facilities. 

“It also sends out a message much further afield that there are opportunities here for people who want to come into East Yorkshire.”

Councillor Anne Handley, East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader, added: “We’re proud to support a business-friendly environment in the East Riding, and welcome investment in our region. 

“It is great news that businesses are interested in this site, which will play an important role in job creation and economic growth for our communities.”

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