230 jobs hope for Telford in commercial units plan

The application would see 26 2,000sqft units with parking built on land at Halesfield 20.

The site is just more than three acres and mostly covered with trees.

The proposal, by agent Nadir Khan of NK Architects, on behalf of applicant Zafar Ahmed of House of Names, says the industrial units would be for business, general industry and storage or distribution use.

It says: "We believe that this would suit the site best as it is currently in demand within this popular ever growing industrial park.

"By keeping the unit sizes relatively small, it makes the development attractive to wide range of businesses, from small to medium-large companies."

The materials would be of similar colour to the industrial sites nearby, a mixture of brick and metal cladding.

There would be about 120 parking bays placed in front of the units.

Mr Khan said the development acknowledges the use of large commercial vehicles so has laid the site out in a manner to allow easy access and exit.

In the planning statement, Mr Khan adds: "We have shown that the development would be viable for the proposal site and will bring further improvements and prosperity to the local area and the wider region in form of creating jobs in the construction sector, transport and attracting businesses to the area.

"The proposed development has been designed in a way which has minimal impact on the existing surrounding businesses, buildings and infrastructure.

"Adequate parking and access is provided within the design proposal including a new pedestrian footpath linking Halesfield 20 to Halesfield 18."

For more information visit Telford & Wrekin Council's planning website with reference TWC/2017/0321