Multi million-pound Leyland development set to create 1,800 jobs and establish area as tech hub

With the second phase of development having recently been approved by South Ribble Borough Council, the site will be establish as the North West’s premium logistics and warehousing scheme. Work will be completed by property developer Caddick Developments, which recently secured approval to carry out phase 2 of the hub's construction.

Located in Farington Park, the hub will feature an outdoor gym, a seven-acre ecological area featuring extensive planting, sustainable heating, shower facilities, bike storage, EV charging points, and green walking routes. Caddick Developments is also investing over half a million pounds into improving the circular footpath and cycleway adjacent to the scheme known as the Leyland Loop.

“With its perfect location and high-quality design, this development is set to attract businesses regionally and nationally and, in turn, provide a welcome boost to local employment," said Tom Park, Associate Director at Caddick Developments. "Understanding that the development of the site as a whole is key to delivering the region’s economic ambitions, we look forward to continuing to engage with the community to provide additional employment opportunities as we continue our journey to bring this important brownfield site back to life.”

Located on land at the south of the Lancashire Business Park, the employment hub will have direct links to the M6, M65, and M61 motorway networks, aiming to connect the whole of the North West region. There has already been significant interest from local, regional and national businesses. 

“With businesses looking to grow, expand or relocate within and to the Lancashire area and the continued buoyancy in the industrial sector, this can only be great news for the local economy with inward investment and job creation," added Sam Royle, Partner at estate agents Knight Frank.