PLANNING
We are excited to share the latest updates on the Konect62 project.
Our investment into this 136-acre employment site is well underway, and we are on track to create one of the best-connected, most sustainable manufacturing and distribution sites in the UK. This project not only builds on the rich legacy of the former Kellingley Colliery as an important employer but also promises to revitalise the area for the benefit of the local community.
The Phase 2 Planning Application was submitted to the Local Planning Authority in December 2023 and we are now awaiting their feedback on the plans.
The Proposals
Situated strategically at the intersection of the M62 and A1(M) motorways, Konect 62 provides optimal logistics support for manufacturing and distribution operations. The construction of the buildings will meet stringent sustainability standards, such as BREEAM Excellent certification.
Phase 2 of the project will include a variety of warehouse sizes and thus employment potential for the remainder of the site, as well as smaller F&B offerings for warehouse occupiers and the local community.
Phase 2 also expands the walking and cycling route around the estate and from Weeland road to the Canal towpath.
690,000
sq ft
2,500
jobs created
Benefits of the Project
Collectively, Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this project will deliver a host of benefits to the local community. These include:
Creation of more than 3,500 jobs, building on the site’s legacy as an important local employer
Regeneration of brownfield land with opportunities to increase biodiversity and incorporating attractive landscaping
New routes through the site, improving recreational access for the local community including opening up a link to the Canal Tow Path
The incorporation of a central hub for use by future employees and the community
Opportunities for off-site contributions to community facilities, projects and initiatives
Over 2,500 jobs created
Over 300 new specimen trees
4,800 woodland trees in Phase 1
with significant additional landscaping in Phase 2
Protection for the environment
with opportunities in and around the site
5km running and cycling trails
Site-wide cycle routes
Modern and sustainable units
Sustainable construction methods
reducing construction traffic
