Go-ahead for 'brilliant' warehouse site near A50

Plans for two large warehouses and an apprentice training centre next to the A50 in Derbyshire have been given the green light.

The application for a site at Dove Valley Park in Foston were put forward by an un-named Chinese e-commerce firm.

A planning meeting at South Derbyshire District Council on Tuesday was told the firm aimed to create between 575 and 700 full-time jobs on the site, through two warehouses measuring 37,000 sq m and 13,000 sq m respectively.

A councillor at the meeting described the scheme as "absolutely brilliant".

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the facility, which will include 329 parking spaces and 42 lorry docking bays, was expected to be the final phase of the development of Dove Valley Park

The innovation centre, to be operated by Burton and South Derbyshire College, would be responsible for training young apprentices.

Marc Freeman, director of Dove Valley Park, told the meeting: "This is an exciting opportunity for South Derbyshire to secure much-needed jobs.

"This development complements existing businesses and will secure significant benefits."

Councillor Amy Wheelton said: "This is setting the bar high for this type of application. It is absolutely brilliant. I am most excited about the innovation centre. This is huge for South Derbyshire."

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