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Huge Knowsley scheme secures backing

Source: https://www.insidermedia.com/

Plans for a mixed-use scheme in Knowsley comprising about 330,000 sq ft of employment space, a hotel and restaurant, and a 150-strong housing development have been approved. More than 650 jobs could be created at the site, with up to 800 roles to be supported during the construction phase.Property developer Ion, in collaboration with the Knowsley Estate, is behind the proposals which have been dubbed Earlsfield Park.The site earmarked for development sits adjacent to the existing Lord Derby Playing Fields and Oak Plantation.The application has been put forward in two phases; full and outline. The former comprises 45,000 sq ft of employment space, a 59-bed hotel and restaurant operated by Marston’s, a petrol station run by Euro Garages, a 154-home Bellway scheme and a coffee shop drive-thru. The latter is for 283,500 sq ft of employment space.