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Proposals for expansion of Mercia Park submitted

Working alongside IM Properties, we have supported the development and submission of proposals to expand Mercia Park in north west Leicestershire, which would provide new strategic employment space and boost economic growth in the county and wider region.

As part of the collaborative team working closely with IM Properties, we have provided expert Planning, EIA, Heritage, Economics and Sustainability services to support the planning application for the expansion of the site, which is near Junction 11 of the M42. 

The site, which currently employs more than 2,500 people, is the home of JLR’s Global Logistics Centre (Unipart) and a flagship facility for global transport and logistics company DSV. Turley previously provided Economics and Sustainability support to IM Properties during the initial development at Mercia Park.

If approved, the proposed expansion would provide much-needed space for businesses and build on the success of Mercia Park which has become an important economic asset, delivering jobs as well as training and skills for people during construction and into operation.

Associate Director, Ben Williams said:

“The proposed expansion of Mercia Park will strengthen its role as a key economic hub, increasing business space and supporting local job creation. Having previously advised on the original Mercia Park development, we are proud to continue working with IM Properties at this site and be advising across multiple areas of expertise to help shape this next phase of its success for the region."

Matthew Fox, Planning Director at IM Properties said: 

“Mercia Park has demonstrated that it is a leading location for business with excellent transport links all within a high quality landscaped setting.

“Expansion of this important economic asset would capitalise on the profile and success of the site and provide much-needed new business space to help drive inward investment in Leicestershire.”

Expansion of Mercia Park could create between 1,000 and 1,700 jobs on site once complete and fully operational and deliver an estimated £2.8 million per year in business rates.

North West Leicestershire District Council’s draft Local Plan has proposed the land to the north of Junction 11, M42 as a potential allocation for strategic distribution, recognising that new development at this site could capitalise on the profile and infrastructure at Mercia Park.

The new site will continue to deliver high-quality buildings set within extensive and accessible green infrastructure including woodland, wetlands and wildflower meadows.

4 March 2025