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Plans submitted for major industrial development in Rosyth that could create 50 jobs

Artists impressions of the proposed industrial development at Rosyth. Image: Scarborough Muir Group.
Artists impressions of the proposed industrial development at Rosyth. Image: Scarborough Muir Group.

Plans for a new industrial development in Rosyth that could create more than 50 new jobs have been revealed.

A planning application is now with Fife Council for a major new industrial and logistics development at the heart of the proposed Forth Green Freeport.

The plans are for a 50,000 sq ft unit at Queensferry One, by Junction 1B of the M90.

Scarborough Muir Group (SMG), a joint venture between regeneration specialists Scarborough Group International and Inverkeithing-based Muir Group, is behind the proposals.

A planning application has been submitted to Fife Council for the development of the industrial unit. Image: Scarborough Muir Group.

The proposed scheme, designed by Glasgow-architects Entasis, can be divided into two 25,000 sq ft units.

It will be suitable for a range of storage, distribution and manufacturing uses.

The proposals are for a 4.8 acre plot, which could also hold an additional 40,000 sq ft unit as a second phase.

While the unit is being developed speculatively, it is expected to create around 50 full and part-time jobs.

Additional jobs will be created during the construction phase.

Rosyth industrial space ‘much-needed’

If the plans are given the go-ahead by the local authority, SMG aims to start on site early next year.

It hopes the first phase of the project would be available for occupation by the end of the year.

William McAlister of SMG said: “We are thrilled to have submitted our planning application for this high-quality industrial and logistics scheme.

“It will secure the redevelopment and reuse of a former brownfield site.

“We look forward to working with Fife Council to secure consent to allow construction to commence as soon as possible.”

He said the decision behind the speculative plans is in response to “strong demand” for space.

Mr McAlister added: “The proposed scheme will deliver much-needed quality industrial and logistics accommodation.

“That will, in turn, will provide economic benefits by creating new jobs accessible to the local community.”

Discussions with ‘multiple businesses’

Queensferry One spans 120-acres of brownfield land.

The site also sits within the heart of the proposed Forth Green Freeport.

Illustration of the Rosyth waterfront as a green freeport. Image: Forth Green Freeport.

It is estimated the freeport could create 7,000 new jobs in Fife if it given approval.

However residents have voiced concerns they will “lose Rosyth as we know it” should the freeport bid go ahead.

Mr McAlister said: “Queensferry One is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition to organisations in the renewable energy, marine, manufacturing and logistics industries.

“We’re already in advanced discussions with multiple businesses looking to relocate to the area in anticipation of it being awarded green freeport status.”

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