Planning Permission Granted to Siemens Development In Hull

Hull City Council's Planning Commitee has today granted aprroval to Siemens' plans to build a wind turbine factory at Alexandra Dock in the city.

The decision means the entire Siemens development now has full planning approval.

The site is set to create up to a thousand local jobs, with more during construction and in the supply chain. Work on the development is expected to start later this year.

Siemens - which is investing £310m in the project – has welcome the planning approval.

Siemens’ Hull Project Director Finbarr Dowling said:

“We are delighted our revised proposals have been granted planning permission and the development of Alexandra Dock is now fully consented.

“We would like to thank members of the planning committee, and Hull City Council generally, for their support. The planning process has been very professionally managed, with excellent and proactive engagement between Siemens, ABP, the local authority and a wide range of statutory consultees and interested parties.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the tremendous backing we have received from the local community, which reflects the highly supportive environment we have experienced in Hull since announcing our investment proposals.”

Planning consent was passed for:

· Construction of a 39,600sqm factory at the western side of Alexandra Dock for the manufacture of 75m turbine blades and the assembly, maintenance, storage and distribution of wind turbine components. · Office accommodation and welfare facilities. · Development of open and covered areas for the storage, handling, assembly and testing of wind turbine components. · Construction of a 12,300sqm building at the south east corner of the site for the ongoing service and maintenance of wind turbines and storage of parts and equipment required in pre-assembly phases. · Service areas and ancillary facilities, infrastructure, including parking, and landscaping.