1,300 jobs planned for Dudley
Plans outlining the £120m redevelopment of a site in Dudley have been submitted for approval by property company Skelton Group Investments.
The Coseley Eco Park plan would create up to 1,300 jobs on the site and during its construction.
Proposals include up to 400,000 sq ft commercial space, a new food store, wholesale retail warehouse, 200 homes, a recycling centre and on-site renewable electricity generation.
Skelton said it wanted to transform the 66-acre site into a "self-sufficient employment destination".
Graham Willson, director of Skelton Group Investments, said: "This is a truly sustainable, landmark set of proposals for the West Midlands. The scheme has been backed by the local community, who are asking us for the new jobs, new homes and new investment that will put the area back on the map.
"Submitting our outline plans to the council is a significant step towards creating a focus at Coseley Eco Park for sustainability conscious businesses."
There have already been a number of initial enquiries from both local and international businesses interested in relocating to the park, added Wilson.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning committee is expected to determine the outline planning application early in 2012.
If accepted, work could start on site in early 2013, said Skelton.
