Thurrock Council has approved a new 10-year Local Development Order (LDO) to enable continued expansion and job creation at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park.

The 10-year extension is expected to support the utilisation of the Park’s remaining space and customers by streamlining planning processes for new construction projects. All built to a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ classification as standard.

Under the LDO, new builds at the Park are granted final approval within 28 days, DP world sated this enables rapid progression from agreeing a lease to construction and establishment of new facilities at London Gateway.

The Park is the largest facility of its type in the UK, with connections to key markets, and has now developed half of its 9.0 million sq. ft site.

Alan Holland, Chief Executive Officer – DP World London Gateway Logistics Park, said: “Our new 10-year Local Development Order, combined with our fantastic access to transport connections and important markets, makes London Gateway Logistics Park well placed to continue our rapid growth.

“I am delighted to continue our strong partnership with Thurrock Council ensuring we can support the creation of hundreds of new jobs by DP World and our customers, boost prosperity across the local area, and enable us to offer market leading levels of sustainability and innovation.”

Cllr Lee Watson, Cabinet Member for Good Growth, Thurrock Council, said: “The new LDO will help ensure that development of the site can continue, in a way that benefits the local economy and local people.

“It will help pave the way for inward investment which should help create good local jobs and bring other economic benefits to the borough.”