Plans to create a new parcel warehouse distribution centre in Carlisle are set to be approved.
The 62,286sq ft DPD centre, in Kingmoor Park, would replace its existing premises and employ 315 people.
Its proposal will be discussed by Carlisle City Council’s development control and regulation committee on Friday and is recommended for approval.
If approved, the distribution centre would be built across two parcels of land, one within and another next to the boundary of Kingmoor Park.
The application said that the development would benefit Carlisle’s economy.
In supporting statements submitted to the council, it said: “The new unit will create space for DPD to expand and bring more jobs to the area, which will benefit local people and contribute to the economic growth of the area.”
The plans also include parking for 181 vans, 20 HGVs and 120 cars, including eight disabled bays. Of the 120 car parking spaces, 10 would be allocated for car sharing and two would have electric vehicle charging points with two charging points for vans.
If approved, the distribution centre would be access from a new road from Dukes Drive.
It represents one of a number of initiatives of growth at Kingmoor Park.
The city council was told: “Although the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for us all, we hope that Kingmoor Park Properties commitment to the creation of new and varied jobs by delivering a high quality employment development in a highly sustainable location together with a range of other added benefits will be supported by key stakeholders.”
Carlisle City Council recently gave approval for a drive-thru Starbucks on Kingstown Broadway which is expected to create up to 30 jobs.
Kingmoor Park has also been shortlisted as one of the sites that could potentially house a factory for Rolls-Royce, producing the “heavy vessels” for Small Modular Reactors.
