The Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV) has submitted an outline planning application to Bury and Rochdale Councils for a development at Northern Gateway in Greater Manchester.
NGDV is a a 50/50 partnership between industrial and logistics specialists Russell LDP and property regenerator Harworth Group plc.
The proposed first phase plans could see 6.5 million ft² of employment space, with a focus on the advanced manufacturing and industrial and logistics sectors.
The application 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 proposed plans also include:
- Around 54,000ft² of supporting uses, potentially including retail, cafés/restaurants, a hotel, office space, conference and training facilities and community uses
- Landscaping and green, open space for recreation and to improve local biodiversity
- Active travel routes linking existing and new homes with jobs
- Sustainability at the heart of the design, contributing to Greater Manchester’s commitment to be net zero carbon by 2038.
Once complete, NGDV reports that 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 is also in the early stages of considering proposals for the related residential allocation at Northern Gateway.
Chief executive at Harworth Group PLC Lynda Shillaw said: “Northern Gateway will transform the North West and its economy.
“Focussed 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.”
