Plans for huge new logistics scheme in Staffordshire

By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters

THE SCHEME on a site of approx. 200-acres  running alongside the M6  motorway south of Junction 16 will be built across six development zones. Indicative plans show six units ranging from 130,000 ft2 to 670,000 ft2 built to target BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A+ rating.

Strategically positioned near the intersection of the M6 motorway and A500, the site offers direct access to key regional and national transport corridors, connecting the North West, Midlands and Wales.

The development will also include a dedicated lorry park, new walking and cycling routes and extensive woodland planting, including over 100,000 new trees and shrubs planted on site, to enhance the natural landscape. 

With strong demand for employment space in the Midlands, the scheme represents a significant long-term investment in the local area and is expected to generate up to 3,500 direct jobs, with an additional 1,200 roles supported through construction and the regional supply chain.

The site is included as a draft allocation for employment development in Newcastle-under-Lyme Council’s emerging Local Plan, which is currently under review by the Planning Inspectorate. If adopted, the plan would confirm the site’s allocation for this purpose. 

Indurent Planning Director Damien Holdstock: “Our plan represents a major investment in the West Midlands’ regional economy, delivering thousands of new jobs, while taking a landscape-led approach that opens up access to green space for the local community

“The proposals follow extensive public consultation, and we are grateful to all those who contributed valuable feedback which has helped to shape our plans. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the community and local stakeholders as the plans progress.”