Million ft2 plus building secures consent

By Liza Helps, Property Editor Logistics Matters

RESERVED MATTERS consent is now in place for the first 2.26 million ft2 of floorspace at the project, which includes Milli+ - the largest consented logistics building currently in the UK. The scheme, in time, should accommodate around 3.5 million ft2 close to Junction 6 of the M18 motorway.

City of Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones said: “This is one of the most significant employment developments in the North of England. 

“It will respond to the pressing need for strategic employment space in the Yorkshire region, providing some of the most advanced, next generation, industrial and logistics space, with integral headquarter offices anywhere in the North – at a scale and connectivity not readily found elsewhere”.

Wilton Developments managing director Jason Stowe, said: “As the most significant new employment development in the city, it is set to bring around half a billion pounds worth of private sector investment, helping Doncaster, and the wider region, to capitalise on the associated economic benefits.

“In Milli+ at 1.15million ft2 we have the largest available single unit consent in the UK which provides a credible and affordable alternative to golden triangle locations”.

“Doncaster North will create thousands of jobs through construction and after including those in supply chain, distribution and logistics, technology, managerial and associated roles such as HR, health and safety, finance, IT, marketing and support services.

“We are busy discharging the planning conditions so that we are able to deliver buildings on- site within a 12 month period, with units available to let or for sale on completion and we look forward to sharing more news over the coming months.”

Infrastructure works are due to start in the new year. Joint letting agents are CBRE and Knight Frank.