The proposals comprise:

• 3 new units (Use Class B8), totalling 45,755 sqm (GEA) split out as follows Unit 1 - 4,918 sq m, Unit 2 – 4,528 sq m, Unit 3 – 36,309 sq m.
• Approximate haunch height of 12m and ridge height of 15.5m for Units 1 and 2 and haunch of 18m and a ridge height of 21.1m for Unit 3.
• 398 car parking spaces in total, including 21 EV charging spaces, 26 accessible spaces and 18 car sharing spaces.
• Provision of 61 cycle parking spaces.
• 29,170 sqm of green space, tree planting and habitat creation;
• SuDS, including a surface water attenuation feature.

The proposed development would deliver significant socio-economic benefits to the local and regional economy. The development will;

• Create over 600 FTE onsite jobs when fully operational
• Provide a mix of jobs with a substantial number of middle and high skilled opportunities
• Deliver £30.7 million GVA per annum to the local economy
• Deliver a further 180 FTE offsite jobs with a further £12.5 million estimated GVA for the regional economy
• Create 390 FTE construction workers for 1.1 years
• Create training and apprenticeship opportunities for operational and construction phases
• Deliver an estimated £830,000 in annual Business Rates to Rochdale

Trammell Crow Company (TCC) is committed to working with Rochdale Council and local agencies to maximise the opportunities the proposed development will bring to the local area.

The design team is also looking at enhancements to the local environment including improved landscaping and boundary treatment and ecology.

The buildings will be designed to meet modern occupier requirements and be designed to BREAM Excellent. The development will also include EV charging points and photovoltaics.