More than 500 jobs will be created if a major project on the edge of a Nottinghamshire town is approved. A vast distribution centre worth £30 million will be built to the south of the A17, between Newark and the villages of Coddington and Winthorpe, if Newark and Sherwood District Council's planning committee gives planning permission on March 16.
Planning documents said electrical retailer Curry’s has remained committed to the site and sees it as an "opportunity to consolidate and grow their business", with legal negotiations at an advanced stage. The site, which sits next to the large commercial storage and distribution buildings at Newlink Business Park and is currently greenfield, spans 16.6 hectares and is expected to generate £1.1 million in business rates.
Despite council officers advising committee members to approve the plan, it has been criticised during the consultation period by local parish councils. Coddington Parish Council said it was concerned about the impact on residents during construction, as well as the master plan's closeness to housing and woodland.
