Councillors have approved two developments in Crewe which could create an estimated 2,900 jobs – despite suggestions the “grey sheds” would be a “blot on the landscape”.
Muse Developments secured full planning permission for three large units for light industrial or warehousing and distribution on land at Basford East. They have a combined gross internal floorspace of 72,803sqm.
Outline approval was also granted on another part of the site for employment units suitable for offices as well as warehousing, manufacturing and distribution uses, with a combined gross internal floorspace of up to 53,463sqm.The site, which neighbours a 325-home development being built out by Taylor Wimpey, is allocated for employment use.
At the meeting of Cheshire East’s strategic planning board, public speakers called for the hybrid application to be deferred
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