New plans drawn up for jobs-creating industrial development on open land in Peterborough

New plans have been drawn for an industrial development on open land in Peterborough.​

The proposals involve the construction of 10 industrial units at Welbeck Way, off Shrewsbury Avenue in Woodston.

The development is earmarked for a 5,525 square metres site at the end of the Welbeck Way cul de sac. The site is the last to be developed at the Woodston Business Centre.

It is thought the development could provide jobs for 70 people once the units are completed.

The planning application has been submitted to Peterborough City Council by land owner Tudor Progressions, which has a registered office in Nottingham

The development will be carried out by Barnack Estates UK, of Milnyard Square, Orton Southgate, Peterborough.

The proposal is for the construction of three main buildings that will be divided into 10 units of sizes varying from 120 square metres to 325 square metres and with a height of 6.5 metres.

The plans also include the provision of 37 car parking spaces plus space for 10 commercial vehicles and 23 spaces for bicycles.

Rob Facer, chairman of Barnack Estates, said: “We are advising and management the site, which had originally been proposed for a car showroom.”

A design document submitted with the application states: “The proposed development will provide a high-quality industrial estate development, providing much needed purpose-designed space for small and medium-sized SME businesses. The application represents sustainable development that supports economic growth and activity.”