Detailed plans submitted for huge warehouse development

Detailed plans for a huge warehouse development in Widnes, which would represent a “significant investment” in the area, have been lodged.Logicor Europe Ltd and Stoford Properties Ltd have submitted a reserved matters planning application to Halton Borough Council for a new development site of 18.1 acres on land at Newstead Road, as part of Phase Two of Liberty Park.The maximum development area proposed for the application would be 360,795 sq ft.The development site is an allocated employment site to the south of the M62.Submitted plans seek outline planning permission with all matters reserved for a single storage and distribution building. This would include ancillary office space/staff facilities, with associated loading bays, HGV/car parking, landscaping, pedestrian/cycle connections and associated infrastructure.This application is submitted pursuant to outline planning approval which secured permission for a general industrial, storage and distribution development.The site was historically used as a railway timber sleeper treatment treatment facility, which was operational until the 1990s but has since been demolished.A planning document submitted as part of the application added: “The proposals represent a sustainable development in a highly accessible location.”This planning application will bring forward a premium employment development, that will deliver significant investment and employment opportunities which will have a positive impact on Widnes and the wider Halton Borough Council area.”