Caddick has secured approval for the first phase of EM.EX Worksop, an employment site located in the East Midlands, from Bassetlaw District Council.
The project is spread over 300 acres and is the largest allocated employment site in the adopted Bassetlaw local plan. Located east of Worksop, the industrial and logistics development will contribute £175m in GVA and £11.5m in business rates annually, once fully operational.
Phase 1 will see Caddick deliver enabling infrastructure for the scheme and a fully serviced and ready development plot. The decision includes detailed consent for a multi-level unit totalling around 2 million sq ft for a known occupier.
It will mark the first significant step in bringing the 300-acre scheme to life, with the initial phase alone expected to create hundreds of jobs in logistics, operations, and support services when it comes forward.
In addition to Phase 1, outline planning permission has been approved for the remaining phases of the EM.EX site. These future developments will accommodate an additional footprint of up to 4 million sq ft of ground level industrial and logistics space and create up to 4,000 jobs across the full development.
Construction on Phase 1 is expected to begin in 2026, with staged development continuing over the years to come.
Chris Procter, director at Caddick, said: “Following many years of close collaboration with the local authority, it’s fantastic news that we now have a detailed consent for EM.EX Worksop, accompanied by a market-facing outline.
“This decision gives us the opportunity to start looking ahead to future phases of development and to realise the long-term vision for EM.EX Worksop. Through our ongoing investment in the area, we’re unlocking significant employment opportunities through the creation of a next-generation logistics hub.
“The scheme’s in-built flexibility and excellent location make it attractive to a range of national and international businesses, and we’re looking forward to continuing to work with Bassetlaw District Council and other key stakeholders to cement Bassetlaw’s standing as a key player in the UK’s industrial and logistics sector.”
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “The news of up to 4,000 extra jobs coming to Worksop is a welcome step forward for our region.
“Distribution hubs are a key driver of the East Midlands economy and this scheme will further strengthen our position as a leading logistics corridor.
“I look forward to watching this progress over the next couple of years as it supports my goal to make our region the best place to live, work and learn.”
Sally Gillborn MBE, chief executive of North Notts BID, said: “EM.EX Worksop is an exciting prospect for Bassetlaw, bringing increased investment to the district and the wider region from industrial and logistics businesses.
“By creating hundreds of high-quality jobs, it will strengthen Bassetlaw’s reputation as a strategic hub for industry, innovation and logistics, and deliver lasting economic benefits for local businesses and communities.”
The project team consists of Stantec as planning consultants, KPP as architects, FPCR for landscape and biodiversity, BWB for environmental services, Brookbanks as utilities consultants, and MBA for lighting and BREEAM advisory.
