Huge 195-acre development in Doncaster could create 4,000 new jobs if plans are approved

The 195-acre site, which is located next to Junction 4 of the M18 motorway, close to Armthorpe and Edenthorpe, will be called West Moor Park East.

The site will provide large bases for a number of prospective companies. Development bosses have said a number of enquiries have been received in taking up the space.

The proposed development would be an extension of the existing West Moor Park commercial development on the other side of the M18 in Doncaster that is currently home to an Ikea warehouse unit as well as Next, Fellowes Manufacturing, Anglo Beef Processors and others.

Jonathan Moses, a Director of Blue Anchor Leisure who own the site, said: “West Moor Park East will provide a major boost to the local economy, especially in the current uncertain times the whole country faces.

"Over recent months there has been a big take up of other commercial space that has resulted in an undersupply of space in the Doncaster area.

“We strongly believe that these plans will help Doncaster, and the wider region to ‘build back better’ and create a more sustainable, greener, resilient and prosperous borough which is the aim of all politicians.

Due to the large nature of the site, the planning application is expected to come before councillors late 2020 or early 2021.

Development of the site would also run alongside DMBC and Sheffield City Region investment in the A630 West Moor Link dualling scheme, with works on the project well underway.

Mr Moses added: “There is very strong interest from major developers and occupiers because of the tremendous location and transport links that West Moor Park East offers, and the fact that the proposals can be delivered quickly, subject to planning permission from the council.

“It’s an opportunity we feel should be grasped to create a sustainable new business park and extend the already successful West Moor Park.

“Creating new industrial and employment space here will allow existing local businesses to grow and attract major inward investment into Doncaster.”

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