A new business park set to create 50 new jobs has been given the go ahead by West Lindsey District Council on 27 January 2022.
Wharton Place, which will be located on the outskirts of Gainsborough will be developed by established local commercial and residential property developer, Stirlin.
Stirlin received planning approval from the local authority at the end of January for three phases of Wharton Place, which will be their third commercial development in the area.
Stirlin Developments Development Manager, Matt Padley said: “Gainsborough has a bright future, with major growth ambitions and regeneration plans. With its wealth of opportunities, excellent transport links, impressive commercial offering and vibrant business community, there has never been a better time to invest in the town.
“Following the success of our first commercial development on Foxby Lane: Stirlin Place, we’re pleased to provide further investment in the area with two new business parks: Willoughton Place and Wharton Place.
“The new business parks will help facilitate the town’s growing economy and bring new employment to the area.”
The site is suitably located on Foxby Lane, neighbouring Lincoln County Council’s Business Centre, Mercury House, with easy access to the A1, M180 and A15 road networks. It will provide over 18,500sq ft of new employment space across 1.3 acres, with a mix of light industrial units in sizes ranging from 1,270sq ft – 2,500sq ft.
West Lindsey District Council’s Director of Planning and Regeneration Sally Grindrod-Smith is delighted to hear the news. She said: “The development of Wharton Place will be a great addition to Gainsborough, and we hope that this will also encourage other businesses to either start-up, re-locate or expand in the area. We look forward to working alongside Stirlin Developments as they continue to grow.”
Allocated parking, an electric sectional door, a personnel door and DDA compliant toilet facilities, as well as an eaves height of 5 metres to accommodate a mezzanine floor upon request are all benefits that the units will see.
