Huge Stoke-on-Trent sheds to unleash logistics power
Developer Harworth says “huge potential” will be unlocked for transport firms in the Potteries, after the group received the green light for two 40m-tall warehouse units.
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council approved a reserved matters application for the two warehouses in October, around five years after outline approval was granted for the 110-acre Chatterley Park site near Talke Pits.
In total, the scheme is expected to create up to 1,700 jobs in the manufacturing and logistics sectors, developers say.
Just over 490,000 sq ft of warehouse space will be provided in Unit A, with a further 25,000 sq ft of office space on the upper floors. The second unit proposed, Unit B, will provide around half the space of Unit A across a similar three-floor arrangement, according to plans submitted with the scheme.
Stuart Murray, national customer development
“By enabling 40-metre building height, we are unlocking unparalleled capacity for prospective occupiers, with the potential to support cutting-edge automation and advanced logistics solutions. Alongside key features like 15 MVA power secured and high level of floor loading, this project is about creating sustainable, sympathetically designed spaces, attracting forward-thinking businesses, and delivering long-term economic benefits to the region.”
Plans and documents relating to the proposals can be found on the Newcastle Under Lyme planning portal using references: 25/00530/REM and 25/00531/REM.
