A planning application to develop 6.5m sq ft of employment space at Northern Gateway in Greater Manchester, with a focus on the logistics sector, has been submitted to Bury and Rochdale Councils.
The application by the Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV) also includes proposals for supporting infrastructure and amenities, a hotel and landscaped green open spaces.
The planning application represents approximately half of the total proposed floorspace at Northern Gateway, capable of supporting up to 10,000 jobs on-site including skilled trades such as research and development, AI and robotics, as well as logistics.
The Northern Gateway opportunity in its entirety is expected to deliver around 20,000 jobs.
NGDV said that once completed, this phase of the scheme was expected to contribute £630m of gross added value to the regional economy each year and annual business rates of around £20m to support council services.
Lynda Shillaw, chief executive at Harworth Group, a partner company in the NGDV, 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.”
