North Yorkshire’s future takes a significant turn as plans for a vast rail-connected industrial hub get the green light.
- The 185-acre site at Gascoigne Interchange, a former colliery, is set to be transformed into a prime logistics centre.
- Harworth Group to build up to 1.5 million sq ft of Grade A industrial space, fulfilling high demand for connected sites.
- Seven state-of-the-art units, ranging considerably in size, will rise from this strategic location.
- Completion of a section 106 agreement will trigger construction, anticipated to commence in 2025.
North Yorkshire’s industrial landscape is poised for transformation following the recent approval of an ambitious £190m development at the Gascoigne Interchange. This proposal, greenlit by North Yorkshire Council, marks the redevelopment of a 185-acre former colliery site located strategically between Leeds and Selby. The development will introduce a cutting-edge logistics hub, comprising industrial spaces collectively spanning up to 1.5 million square feet, conceived by Harworth Group.
This site is recognised for its unparalleled strategic location and existing rail connectivity, which promises significant logistical advantages. Harworth Group intends to position it as a leading hub in the region, capitalising on its proximity to the Sherburn Industrial Estate and critical transportation nodes including Junction 42 of the A1(M) and established rail sidings adjacent to Network Rail’s primary Leeds to Hull route.
The approved blueprint envisages the construction of seven distinct units, each ranging from 57,000 to an impressive one million square feet, crafted to meet Grade A specification standards. The development is slated to begin post the finalisation of a section 106 agreement, with projected groundwork starting in 2025.
Lynda Shillaw, Harworth’s CEO, emphasised the importance of this venture as a demonstration of Harworth’s strategic expertise in transforming former industrial sites. “Our development at Gascoigne Interchange is another example of Harworth’s unique ability to identify, acquire and transform brownfield sites to generate value, create jobs and increase investment in the region,” she stated.
Harworth’s consistent focus on developing high-specification, strategically connected spaces aligns with the persistent market demand for premier industrial facilities. This project not only promises infrastructural growth but also anticipates significant economic contributions through job creation and investment influx in the North Yorkshire region.
The Gascoigne Interchange project stands as a landmark development set to redefine industrial capabilities and economic vitality in North Yorkshire.
