Introduction

Proposed Development Scheme

Planning Application

Public Exhibition

Providing a Response

INTRODUCTION

Jaguar Land Rover is pleased to announce an exciting proposal to develop a facility that will produce a new generation of low emission engines at this site. The site has outline planning permission as a strategic employment area focused on high technology manufacturing and includes the allocation of some 40 hectares for a Major Investment Site to attract large scale inward investment. Jaguar Land Rover’s development proposals are in accordance with this outline planning permission and the intention is to submit detailed proposals at the end of October to the local planning authority South Staffordshire Council for their approval.

The scheme is to be located on the northern half of the site nearest the M54 motorway.

Over the coming months Staffordshire County Council, with the support of Wolverhampton City Council, is to undertake a further phase of earthworks to the western part of the i54 South Staffordshire site to create development platforms for the scheme. This will include diverting the footpath that currently cuts across the site so that it passes on an alternative route through Clewley Coppice before reconnecting into Middle Lane. The Council will also build the proposed new access to connect to Junction 2 of the M54 motorway in readiness for the opening of the engine facility. Thereafter, traffic visiting the engine plant will use this motorway access.

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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

The principal elements of the Engine Facility scheme are as follows:

• Two linked buildings comprising a machining hall, an assembly hall and ancillary offices
• A total floor area of some 70,000 m2
• A building height of no more than 15metres
• Impressive modern design facing the main approach from the motorway
• On site segregation of staff traffic and heavy goods vehicle deliveries
• A high level of sustainability designed to minimise energy use
• Provision of multi-modal methods of access
• Low noise levels and low emissions
• Provision of new ecological corridors and habitats on the site

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

PLANNING APPLICATION

It is intended that the scheme will be the subject of a planning application, at the end of October, for approval of reserved matters including the external appearance of the building, the layout of the site and landscaping.

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION

You are welcome to view the scheme drawings and find out more about the proposals by visiting an exhibition which will be held as from the 17th October at the following locations during normal office hours:

Main Reception Area, South Staffordshire Council Offices, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PX
or
Planning Reception Desk 24, 2nd Floor , Wolverhampton Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square, WV1 1RP

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HOW TO PROVIDE YOUR RESPONSE

If you would like further information or provide comments on the scheme, please contact Keith Webster of the project team on 07711 959173 or email: krwebster@ancerspa.co.uk

Download this information and the response form to post in your comments.

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