Proposals to develop 165,000 sq ft of industrial accommodation in Crewe have been given the green light.
Cheshire East Council's planning committee has granted Total Developments consent to construct five new-build units ranging in size from 15,000 sq ft to 45,000 sq ft on a 9.3-acre site off University Way.
Pioneer Design and Build has been appointed as the main contractor on the first phase, which involves the development of 120,000 sq ft. It is envisaged that the remaining 45,000 sq ft would be brought forward shortly afterwards subject to demand.
Ed Chantler, director at Total Developments, said: "Our decision to develop units of varying sizes is purely demand-led. Our next-door development at Orion Park has gone very well.
"We have extensive experience in Crewe and it continues to be an attractive location for us. Our latest scheme will create new jobs and inject further investment into the local economy."
Matt Pochin, director at Legat Owen, said: "Crewe is in desperate need of modern, high-quality industrial units under 50,000 sq ft.
"We have received incredibly high level of interest in this scheme and already have terms agreed for one pre-sale and one pre-let. With practical completion scheduled for spring 2018, we expect all of these units to be taken."
The scheme had previously been recommended for approval by planning officers.
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