Northumberland business park to create 2,000 jobs

Arlington Real Estate has received unanimous approval from Northumberland County Council for its 126-acre West Hartford Park development, which could create up to 2,000 jobs.

The landmark employment development in Cramlington will deliver more than one million square feet of high-quality industrial, manufacturing and logistics space.

The plans include flexible industrial units ranging from 3,700m² to 49,400m² available on either freehold or leasehold terms, alongside office accommodation, innovation-led facilities and supporting retail units.

Each building will be tailored to occupier requirements and will benefit from significant power capacity, modern infrastructure and strong transport links.

Deputy Leader of Northumberland County Council and Cabinet Member for the Economy Richard Wearmouth, said: “West Hartford is a premier employment site ideally located to take advantage of the economic growth taking place in South East Northumberland.

“In particular, the site provides the perfect platform for businesses looking to invest in the vicinity.”

Dean Cook, Managing Director of Arlington Real Estate, said: “Securing planning permission for West Hartford Park is a hugely significant moment, not just for Arlington Real Estate, but for the wider North East economy.

“The unanimous vote together with the recommendation for approval and the absence of objections from consultees reflects both the strength of the scheme and the close, collaborative engagement with key stakeholders. We have also greatly valued working with Northumberland Council throughout the application process, whose constructive and professional approach has contributed positively to this outcome.

“This is one of the most important strategic employment sites in the region, and its scale, flexibility and infrastructure mean it is exceptionally well placed to support a wide range of sectors, including advanced manufacturing, logistics, clean energy and technology.”