Harworth has gained outline consent for a major industrial scheme in the North West.

The Logistics North development was approved by Salford City Council and Wigan Council, ratifying the approval given by Bolton Council. Due to the development's size and impact on the region, it had to be approved by all three councils before receiving outline consent.

Logistics North will provide 4 million sq ft of distribution and manufacturing space on a 250-acre site at junction 4 of the M61 near Bolton. Harworth will also create a new country park for the benefit of local people on 550 acres of surrounding land. Infrastructure works are expected to commence in spring 2014.

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Harworth has already agreed to sell the first site to Aldi, the supermarket group, for its new 450,000 sq ft regional distribution hub.

Owen Michaelson, Chief Executive of Harworth Estates, said: "Our scheme will make a significant contribution to the North West's economy. We are delighted to have received full planning consent as a result of the support from Bolton Council, Salford City Council and Wigan Council.

"We are fully committed to creating a first-class industrial and logistics centre that is likely to provide several thousand jobs in accordance with local planning policy."

(CD/JP)