EXCLUSIVE: SEGRO DCO application for East Midlands Gateway 2 scheme in East Midlands accepted by Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate accepted investor developer SEGRO’s Development Consent Order application for its 5 million ft2 East Midlands Gateway 2 scheme in the East Midlands, yesterday.
By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters
THE NATIONALLY Significant Infrastructure Project – one of the three strategic employment sites in the East Midlands Freeport area – if approved – would deliver circa.260 acres of warehouse employment space, the creation of c.4,000 new jobs and an overall investment of around £325 million into the local area.
Within the 211 documents submitted by SEGRO to the Planning Inspectorate there are details of the proposed development these include proposals for the development of the 216.5 acre greenfield main site, south of the East Midlands Airport as well as the creation of a 35 acre community park as well as highways improvements between EMG2 and SEGRO’s 700-acre EMG1 site to the north and improvements to the interchange at Junction 24 of the M1 motorway.
The warehouse development would see some 3.23 million ft2 of floorspace plus a further 2.15 million ft2 of internal mezzanine space for logistics and advanced manufacturing development with ancillary building. An illustrative masterplan across the seven development zones envisages between eight units ranging from 205,000 ft2 to 766,700 ft2 constructed carbon net zero aiming to achieve BREEAM Excellent and EPC A + ratings with eaves heights between 18 – 24m. There will also be a dedicated bus terminal as well as HGV parking with 95 spaces and lorry driver amenity area.
SEGRO stated in its planning document that the scheme’s design philosophy is landscape-led, using earthworks, planting and green infrastructure to shape the layout and reduce visual impacts.
“Buildings will adopt a consistent, high-quality design language with sustainable materials and energy-efficient specifications. The masterplan also integrates a network of green corridors, walking and cycling routes, and a 14.3 hectare Community Park, creating benefits for both occupiers and the wider community.
“This comprehensive approach ensures that EMG2 delivers not just employment floorspace but also a well-designed place, embedded within its landscape setting and with a design which responds to the local context.”
The Examination process is expected to take around six months after which a recommendation will be posted within three months with the Secretary of State given a further three months to decide whether or not to allow the DCO. Following that decision appeals can be made but must be done within 6 weeks. Technically the DCO could be given the go ahead by the end of 2026.
