The scheme
Our vision for Rothwell
Harworth Group has a clear vision for the site at Rothwell. Our plans provide an opportunity to deliver approximately 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs, catering to a range of skill levels and meeting market demand. The plans also include a commitment to enhance biodiversity and investment in local infrastructure, including roads.

The site
Site location
The site is located immediately to the north of the A14 and west of the A6, to the west of Rothwell. It is accessed via Harrington Road, which joins the Junction 3 roundabout for the A14 and A6. This strategic location makes the site an ideal location for new industrial and logistics space.
Proposals
Key features
Meeting local employment need
Up to eight units on a 1.8 million sq. ft, high quality industrial and logistics space
Around 3,000 new jobs for the Northamptonshire industrial and logistics sector
A brand-new roundabout delivered to access the site
Open space with new woodland and habitats to help local wildlife thrive
A focus on enhancing walking, cycling, and public transport connectivity
Harworth Group plc
About Harworth Group
Harworth Group plc is one of the leading land and property regeneration companies in the UK, owning and managing approximately 14,000 acres on around 100 sites in the North of England and the Midlands.
We create sustainable places for people to live and work, delivering thousands of new jobs and homes in the regions. Our flagship sites, including Waverley in Rotherham and Logistics North in Bolton, provide strong contributions to the UK economy.
We are passionate about driving growth and we believe in tailoring our developments to meet the needs of each respective region, which is why we strive to work with local residents, authorities, and stakeholders.

FAQs
Your key questions answered
Throughout our engagement with the community we received a number of common questions. We’ve provided a summary of these along with our responses below.
What are you going to do to manage the impact on the roads?
We undertook an assessment of local roads on a weekday morning and evening in May 2024 to understand their current state and the potential impact our plans could have. We are committed to providing a new roundabout on Harrington Road to ease traffic flow but recognise that there are other existing pressure points locally. We are committed to working closely with North Northamptonshire Council to identify any other mitigation measures required.
You have said this could deliver approximately 3,000 jobs. How did you calculate this figure?
In order to calculate potential job numbers, Harworth Group used the industry standard methodology which looks at the type of units proposed and the floor space they will deliver to understand what facilities of this nature would typically provide. For this site, that figure is approximately 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs.
Won’t this just deliver low-paid and low-skilled jobs?
No. The scheme we are looking to deliver includes a mixture of industrial and logistics units and this will ensure that the site caters to a range of skill levels. Based on the projected use class of the units a majority of the jobs on the site will require employees to possess a Level 3 qualification or above.
Doesn’t the local area already have enough sites like this?
Prior to bringing these plans forward, we undertook research into local employment markets to assess what is needed in the area. This market research identified that there is substantial interest in new industrial and logistics units, and that has helped to shape our vision for the site. Many businesses are looking for new, more sustainable premises as the UK moves towards a net zero carbon economy and we are confident our site can help to meet this need.
How can you improve biodiversity if you are building on farmland?
Modern arable farming can limit biodiversity, with monoculture fields and pesticides reducing habitat and food sources for wildlife. As part of this development, we are able to enhance biodiversity on the site through a range of methods. This includes the planting of over 400 new trees, as well as providing species-rich hedgerows and wildflower meadows. This will allow us to exceed national biodiversity requirements.
Timeline
How the plans will move forward
We are in the early stages of bringing these plans forward. Below we have included an anticipated timeline of activity.
September/October 2024
Consultation with the community to understand local priorities and seek feedback on the proposals.November 2024
Submission of a planning application to North Northamptonshire Council.We are hereWinter 2025
Anticipated determination of the planning application by North Northamptonshire Council.Subject to the approval of our planning application2026
Future reserved matters planning application, setting out matters including design and final layout.Early 2027
Potential commencement of site build-out.