The Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV) and Harworth Group have submitted an outline planning application to Bury and Rochdale Councils for a new development at Northern Gateway in Greater Manchester.
NGDV is a 50/50 partnership between Russell LDP, Manchester-headquartered land promoter, master developer and industrial and logistics specialist, while Harworth is a land and property regenerator of sustainable developments.
The proposed plans for the first phase of Northern Gateway would see the delivery of up to
6.5 million ft² of employment space, suitable for advanced manufacturing and industrial and logistics sectors.
The application also includes proposals for supporting infrastructure and amenities, such as retail and leisure space, a hotel and landscaped green open spaces, all connected by a network of travel routes.
The planning application represents approximately half of the total proposed floorspace at Northern Gateway, capable of supporting up to 10,000 jobs on-site, with the entirety of the site expected to deliver around 20,000 jobs.
Once complete, this phase of the scheme is expected to contribute £630 million of GVA to the regional economy each year and annual business rates of around £20m to support council services.
The NGDV awaits the outcome of the outline planning application. If approved, a number of Reserved Matters applications will follow and there will be further opportunities for local communities and stakeholders to have their say.
The NGDV is also in the early stages of considering proposals for the related residential allocation at Northern Gateway (referred to as JPA1.2 in PfE), which will follow at a later date to the employment site and will also be subject to separate consultation.
Harworth Group’s CEO, Lynda Shillaw, said: “Northern Gateway will transform the North West and its economy.
“Focused on advanced manufacturing, industrial and logistics, and emerging sectors, it will provide a catalyst for growth, elevating the potential of the North West for both existing businesses to expand and new national and international investment in the region.
“The plans will put the northern conurbation of Greater Manchester on the map as a destination for jobs and skills, driving opportunities for future generations and delivering inclusive growth.”
