Further development in the pipeline at Markham Vale
A planning application has been submitted for a new 100,000 sq ft warehouse and office building at Markham Vale.
If given the go ahead, work on the site (next to the roundabout on Markham Lane) could start in the autumn − bringing more construction jobs to the area.
Outline planning permission has already been granted for the development and approval is now being sought for the appearance of the state-of-the-art building which has been designed by Henry Boot Developments Ltd.
The work is to be funded as part of a £14.2m government grant awarded to Markham Vale to provide ultra-modern accommodation for warehouse, manufacturing and offices designed to attract further business and industry to the area.
Councillor Joan Dixon, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs, Economy and Transport, said:
“This is a really exciting time for Markham Vale with development really starting to gain pace.
“We’ve already started laying the foundations to expand onto the former Seymour Colliery site and turn a dormant site into prime economic land for business and industry with the potential to create an additional 2,000 jobs.
“If planning permission is granted, this warehouse will provide yet another excellent opportunity for a business to relocate or set-up at Markham and benefit from all it has to offer − including excellent transport links right next to the M1.”
Chesterfield Borough Council is set to consider the planning application in September.
Source:Derbyshire County Council
