Huge warehouse near Northampton could create 1,300 jobs

More detailed specs for a 20m tall extension to Pineham Business Park in Northampton have been revealed.
An artist's impression of the proposed new unitAn artist's impression of the proposed new unit
An artist's impression of the proposed new unit

Planning officers have offered no objection to plans for a major expansion, including a storage and distribution unit with over 24,000 square metres of floor space.

Developers ProLogis first announced plans to expand the huge facility and create a further 1,300 jobs near the M1 junction 15A in 2014.

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James Wright of Prologis, said: “Pineham Business Park has gone from strength to strength since it opened less than a decade ago.

"Now, there is an opportunity to create a further 1,300 new jobs and channel fresh investment into the park in a way which promises to support the local economy and strengthen this part of Northamptonshire as a base for business."

The 20 metre-tall warehouse would be built with its own energy centre and roof plant with pedestrian/cycle access and a dedicated parking area for 457 cars. A bus stop and bus service has also been proposed.

Parking spaces for 153 HGVs will dominate the main unit with extensive landscaping around the site with a strip of woodland planting and a 37m wide bund.

The business park is home to a variety of international companies including Sainsbury’s, BMW, Dalepak and Freeman Automotive.