Go-ahead set for huge logistics unit in the Leicestershire countryside

Plans for a unit of up to 500,000 sq ft in the Leicestershire countryside – which would be occupied by logistics giant DHL – look set to receive the green light. 

Mather Jamie is seeking outline permission for a development on approximately 28.4 acres of land at Corkscrew Lane, Ashby de la Zouch.

It has been established that DHL Real Estate Solutions (DHL RES), which is the development arm of DHL Supply Chain, wishes to occupy the site.

It is forecast that the scheme would create at least 400 FTE jobs upon completion. 

North West Leicestershire Council’s Planning Committee will consider the application on 9 December.

A report for the committee said: “It is accepted that the contribution to economic growth associated with the proposed development, coupled with the role played in helping to meet a demonstrable immediate need or demand for development such as that proposed, would ensure that the scheme would sit fairly well in terms of the economic and social dimensions. 

“It is considered that the proposed development would not result in any unacceptable impacts on the natural, built or historic environment and, whilst not located immediately adjacent to an existing built up area, would have the ability to provide a reasonable travel choice for employees and, as such, have the potential to perform reasonably well in terms of travel needs and the movement towards a low carbon economy.”

More about DHL real estate here: https://www.dhl.com/gb-en/home/supply-chain/solutions/real-estate.html