Detailed plans have been unveiled for a new logistics complex at St Johns, Enderby.
Blaby District Council has received a reserved matters application for the 33.3 ha site, which follows approval of an outline application in July last year.
The proposal centres on delivering 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” with high sustainability credentials which will generate local jobs for local people.
They anticipate 2,479 jobs could be created – 1,811 direct, 125 construction related jobs and a further potential 543 indirect jobs.
The first phase involves site wide earthworks, main spine roads and footpath as well as Unit 1 and 2, gatehouses, car parking, EV charging, cycle parking, landscaping, yards and internal access roads.
The second phase delivers Units 3, 4 and 5 plus a gatehouse for Unit 5 and associated infrastructure.
There will also be wildflower and woodland planting which will help screen the complex as well as increase biodiversity on the site.
Councillor Mike Shirley, Blaby District Council portfolio holder for planning and strategic growth, said: “This application sets out the development of the Enderby Hub, proposing high quality warehousing in an area allocated for employment use in our current Local Plan.
“While we recognise there has been public concern about the development the location, close to existing successful business parks and near to the motorway network, make it an important strategic site. It will help meet our need to provide employment sites and create a wealth of jobs.”
