Caddick has secured a recommendation for approval at planning committee for the first phase of EM.EX Worksop, an employment site located in the East Midlands, from Bassetlaw District Council.
The project is spread over 300 acres and and will reportedly contribute £175m in GVA and £11.5m in business rates annually, once fully operational.
Phase 1 will see Caddick, the property and construction specialist, deliver enabling infrastructure for the scheme and a fully serviced and ready development plot.
The decision includes detailed consent for a multi-level unit totalling around 2 million ft² for a known occupier.
In addition to Phase 1, outline planning permission has been approved for the remaining phases of the EM.EX site.
These future developments will accommodate an additional footprint of up to 4 million ft² of ground level industrial and logistics space and create up to 4,000 jobs across the full development.
The overall scheme has been designed as a modern, flexible business park, integrating multiple large-scale industrial and logistics units with sustainable travel infrastructure and excellent transport links.
Construction on Phase 1 is expected to begin in 2026, with staged development continuing over the years to come.
The wider masterplan will bring forward a mix of unit sizes to suit a range of business needs, ensuring the site remains adaptable to evolving industrial trends.
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “The news of up to 4,000 extra jobs coming to Worksop is a welcome step forward for our region.
“Distribution hubs are a key driver of the East Midlands economy and this scheme will further strengthen our position as a leading logistics corridor.
“I look forward to watching this progress over the next couple of years as it supports my goal to make our region the best place to live, work and learn.”
