"Have your say" call on developments which could create 2,500 jobs

Newlands Developments is asking for public views on the plans for land off A635 in Goldthorpe, next to the existing Aldi Goldthorpe Distribution Centre.

The project would create 204,000 sq m of industrial and logistics space on a site earmarked for development in the Barnsley Local Plan and Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework.

Newlands said that if granted, the scheme would generate 1,200 long-term jobs in a range of positions and a further 1,350 jobs during the construction phase.

They were at pains to point out the potential environmental measures involved, including tree planting and a predicted ten per cent gain in biodiversity.

The development would include a new access road into the site from the A635 via a new roundabout, provide 38.13 hectares of “strategic landscaping” and create “an enhanced habitat corridor” between 80 and 150 metres wide along Carr Dike.

A virtual consultation is running until next Thursday, January 26, and you can see the plans at goldthorpe.consultationonline.co.uk.  

There will also be a public exhibition event next Thursday at Goldthorpe Library.

Ben Taylor, planning director at Newlands Developments, said: “We are delighted to finally launch our community consultation on our proposals for this employment site in Goldthorpe.  

“The site represents a valuable opportunity for Goldthorpe and the surrounding towns and is allocated for employment uses under the adopted Barnsley Local Plan.

“It is the subject of the Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework that was published in September 2021.

“Over the last year, Newlands Developments has been working closely with Barnsley Council officers to ensure our application is guided by the principles contained within the Framework and we are looking forward to receiving feedback from local people to shape our proposals.”

The firm said feedback received during the consultation would allow Newlands Developments to understand “local thoughts and suggestions on how the proposals can truly benefit the local area” ahead of submitting a planning application to Barnsley Council next month February 2023.

Anyone who is unable to view the plans online but would like further information can call Newlands Developments’ project team via their information line on 0800 298 7040 or via email at [email protected].