Former Rolls Royce factory development moves forward

A major scheme to demolish the former Rolls Royce factory in Sefton to make way for a commercial and industrial development is continuing to progress.Applicant Royal London is working with a project team to bring forward manufacturing/logistics buildings and associated infrastructure on land at Atlantic Park, Dunnings Bridge Road in Netherton.The application proposes to demolish the factory, also known as BigFoot, and associated buildings, Atlantic House and Caspian House.Phase one of the development involves the proposed construction of two commercial/industrial units subject to a detailed planning application to Sefton Council. Phase two also involves the construction of a number of commercial/industrial units subject to a forthcoming planning application to the council.The latest submission to the authority for the development is for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report. The applicant has instructed Turley to lead, manage and control the EIA process.The report said: “Given the extant buildings and structures within the EIA Study Area, the EIA will incorporate the demolition works (which have already received consent from Sefton Council) and the construction and operation of proposed commercial/industrial units. This is to enable an assessment of the likely significant effects of the project as a whole.”At this stage, a number of likely significant effects have been identified. Therefore, an EIA will be undertaken.”The overall demolition timescale is expected to be eight to ten months.