Green light set for Leicestershire logistics hub

Detailed plans for a logistics hub in Leicestershire, which has the potential to create almost 2,500 jobs, could be approved this week. 

Blaby District Council received a reserved matters application last year for the approximately 82-acre site in Enderby. It follows approval of an outline application in July 2024. 

The Enderby Logistics Hub proposal centres on five warehouses with offices and gatehouses, constructed in two phases with access off Leicester Lane.

In a design statement, applicant Royal London Mutual Insurance Ltd said the site is a “flagship project”.

It expects that about 2,479 jobs could be created – 1,811 direct, 125 construction related jobs and a further potential 543 indirect roles.

The first phase involves earthworks, main spine roads and footpaths, as well as Unit 1 and 2, gatehouses, car parking, EV charging, cycle parking, landscaping, yards and internal access roads. The second phase comprises Units 3, 4 and 5 plus a gatehouse for Unit 5 and associated infrastructure.

Blaby District Council’s Planning Committee is recommended to approve the project when it meets on 12 February. 

An officer’s report said: “The three dimensions of sustainable development have been considered (economic, social and environmental) as set out in the NPPF and officers are of the view that the proposal is acceptable.”