Development Proposal to Create 4,000 Jobs

The proposal of a major employment development could support the creation of approximately 4,000 jobs. The proposed development would be an extension of the existing West Moor Park commercial development that is currently home to the likes of Ikea, Next, Fellowes Manufacturing and Anglo Beef Processors, among others.The proposal masterplan – designed by architects’ practice Bowman Riley – includes flexibility for a range of employment units and would also feature extensive landscaping and planting, trails for exercise and outside seating areas.Development of the site would also complement public investment in the A630 West Moor Link dualling scheme, with works on this infrastructure well underway. This Council-led scheme has been supported by the Sheffield City Region Growth Funding and is intended to “enable investment in new developments that create new jobs and homes”.Commercial enquiries are being handled by Doncaster headquartered Barnsdales. A public consultation on the plans was carried out last summer, with feedback from the local community said to have been encouraging.