Harworth Group secures planning permission for major rail-connected industrial hub in Leeds

Harworth Group plc, a pioneer in land and property regeneration, has received a green light from North Yorkshire Council’s Strategic Planning Committee to develop a significant industrial and logistics hub at the 185-acre Gascoigne Interchange site in Leeds. This approval is a crucial step in the Group’s strategy to expand its direct development of industrial and logistics spaces from its extensive land bank.

Details of the Gascoigne Interchange Project

The approved plan envisages the construction of up to 1.5 million square feet of Grade A industrial and logistics space, anticipated to generate up to £190 million in gross development value (GDV). The project will include seven units varying from 57,000 sq. ft. to 1 million sq. ft., all adhering to Grade A specifications. Construction is expected to commence in 2025.

Harworth Group plc has secured planning permission to develop the Gascoigne Interchange, a state-of-the-art rail-connected industrial and logistics hub in Leeds, set to enhance the region’s infrastructure and economy.

Location and Accessibility

Situated in Selby, east of Leeds, the Gascoigne Interchange stands out as one of the region’s most strategically placed development sites, primarily due to its rail connectivity. Adjacent to the Sherburn Industrial Estate, the site offers direct access via Junction 42 of the A1(M) and includes an extensive array of rail sidings alongside Network Rail’s Leeds to Hull mainline. This feature will enable future occupants to leverage the existing rail connection for various uses, including low-carbon freight movement.

Enhancing Regional Economic and Industrial Capacity

The development aligns with Harworth’s objective of transforming brownfield sites into valuable, sustainable developments that foster job creation and regional investment. “Our development at Gascoigne Interchange is another example of Harworth’s unique ability to identify, acquire and transform brownfield sites to generate value, create jobs and increase investment in the region,” stated Lynda Shillaw, Chief Executive at Harworth.

The Future of Industrial Developments in Yorkshire

The Gascoigne Interchange project is poised to meet the increasing demand for strategically-connected, sustainable industrial spaces in Yorkshire. The site’s future capabilities, including a dedicated railhead and potential for a major intermodal terminal, highlight its strategic importance for the logistics and industrial sectors in the UK.