Latest plans for business park development in Stoke-on-Trent recommended for approval
Plans for the latest phase of a business park development in Stoke-on-Trent look set to be given the green light by the council.
The proposals for land to the north of the Etruria Valley Business Park in Etruria include two blocks containing 10 units for industrial, storage and business use with 105 parking spaces, including electric vehicle charging stations.
Access to the site would be via an extension to the Newport Lane Link from the Etruria Valley Link Road and the plans will go before the planning committee next week on Wednesday 4 June.
The fresh plans for the site were submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council in February and before this the land had planning approval for a single warehouse unit which was issued in April 2024.
The planning statement submitted as part of the application states: "The proposals will ensure the site delivers economic growth, job opportunities and regeneration in a timely and efficient manner on a brownfield site identified for development.
"The units are provided in two distinct blocks, separated by parking and service yard areas.
"Maximum heights are 10.13m and 12.12m for the south and north block respectively. A strong landscape buffer is provided to the north and west, with an amenity area to the north. A 10m buffer with the canal is provided, within which no buildings are proposed."
The report to the planning committee says: "The application seeks planning permission for industrial and storage and distribution units at Etruria Valley.
"The site benefits from extant outline and full planning permissions for development within class E(g)(iii)/B2/B8 uses. The site is also identified for large-scale employment uses within both the Core Spatial Strategy and the Etruria Valley SPD.
"The principle of development is considered to be acceptable and the Local Planning Authority recognise the associated benefits in terms of supporting economic growth, job creation and the opportunity for regeneration of a brownfield site.
"Following clarification with regard to trip generation and parking, the impact of the proposals on both the local and strategic highway network are considered to be acceptable."
"The proposals are also considered to be compatible with the City Council's proposals for a future extension of the Newport Lane Link and bus-gate
"All other technical matters have been sufficiently assessed, and Officers conclude that the detailed proposals for the MLI scheme are compliant with planning policy and other relevant technical standards. Importantly, no objections have been raised by consultees. The application is therefore recommended for approval, subject to conditions."
The planning committee has been recommended to approve the development.
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