PLANS for a new employment park and motorway service station at Junction 24 that could transform Huntworth have been submitted.
The applications relate to an area of approximately 85 acres of land to the east of the motorway junction allocated for development in the Sedgemoor Local Plan.
The proposals include more than 850,000 sq ft of employment space which could provide for up to 1,200 jobs in a number of new buildings.
Reflecting the variety of demand for commercial and employment space, the buildings would range from 10,000 sq ft to over 250,000 sq ft and include warehouse, light industrial and general industry space.
This would be alongside a modern, contemporary new service area, creating around 70 new jobs including a brand new amenity building with a unique roof terrace area accessed by an external walkway.
The rooftop terrace will be in addition to the more traditional ground floor seating, and a business-focused lounge on the first floor.
Submitted by JLL on behalf of the land owner S Notaro Land Ltd and the new motorway services operator, Euro Garages, the plans have been prepared by a consultant team including Peter Brett Associates (part of Stantec), LHC Design and ADS Design.
The application for the overall employment park and motorway services is in outline only.
A detailed reserved matters application has also been submitted at the same time for the proposed motorway service station immediately adjacent to junction 24.
Fuel pumps for cars and HGVs will be separate on different sides of the service station building, with clearly defined parking areas for cars, caravans, coaches and HGVs. 8 Electric Vehicle Charging Points will be provided as part of the proposals, in order to meet the needs of this rapidly growing segment of the market.
The service station building itself will be a modern contemporary design, with an open central space lit by large glazed walls at either end.
The building will be clad using a terracotta façade system which is environmentally friendly, as well as giving the building a unique appearance in service station design.
The whole employment park is to be set within a wider landscape framework, which will protect the homes in Huntworth whilst celebrating the new economic opportunities of the park, through quality landscaping and the feature service area building.
Joe Notaro, of S Notaro Land Ltd, said: “Notaro Park is a really important development for us as a family business.
"It is literally on our doorstep and we are determined that the whole park is a legacy that the family can be rightly proud of.”
The employment park will be marketed by property consultants JLL.
Giles Weir, JLL director, added:“ Notaro Park will meet the very great need we are seeing at the moment for good quality space in an excellent location right on the important M5 corridor.
"The industrial and logistics sector remains a strong performer in the market so sites such as this on busy motorway junctions are vital for growth and meeting occupiers’ requirements."
The Motorway Service Area will form the first phase of development and provide the principal site infrastructure to enable Notaro Park to develop soon after.
Phil Bartleet of Euro Garages said: “We are very excited by the opportunity to deliver this contemporary new service area.
"Our acquisition of this site further enhances Euro Garages appetite for prime locations to provide market leading forecourt facilities with our premium retail brand partners.
"Not only will this provide a service for users of the M5 but also Huntworth residents."
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