Property firm launches 850-job site to market

A property trading firm has launched an 850-job business site to market.

Keyland Developments has put forward a 24.4-acre Rotherham base.

Bosses say the plot – based on surplus Aldwarke Treatment Works land – has approval for 333,000sq ft of industrial and distribution space across 15 units.

Based close to the M1, they add it could deliver £28 million in GVA when fully operational.

Joe Boothman, land and development manager at Leeds-based Keyland Developments, said: “Having secured outline planning consent, we are looking forward to securing a purchaser to revitalise the land.

“The new development will have a positive economic impact, with significant job creation and the ability to support growing local businesses with new space requirements, as well as attracting those looking to relocate and bring new investment into the area.”

GV & Co has been appointed to market the site.

Director Dan Walker added: “The small to mid-size industrial market in South Yorkshire is presently strong with good demand from occupiers seeking space under 100,000sq ft.

“This site, with its frontage to Aldwarke Lane and proximity to the motorway network and Rotherham town centre, presents an excellent opportunity for a new industrial and warehousing development.”

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