£250m expansion plans unveiled for Integra 61
Citrus Durham has announced plans for the second phase of its flagship Integra 61 development, set to deliver 3.2m sq ft of employment space and create up to 4,500 jobs during construction and operational phases.
The second phase proposals have been unveiled as part of a public consultation, with an outline planning application expected to be submitted to Durham County Council before the end of the year.
It follows the success of the initial phase of Integra 61, which spans 205 acres and includes 3m sq ft of developable space, 90% of which has now been completed.
Notably, the site is home to Amazon’s 2m sq ft fulfilment centre, along with the recently delivered 640,000 sq ft ‘Connect at Integra 61’ logistics scheme, where all five speculative units are either let or under offer.
Citrus Durham believes the proposed expansion could generate as much as £170m in annual economic output for the North East.
Beyond logistics, Integra 61’s roadside portfolio continues to grow, featuring established brands such as Costa and Greggs.
A £4m ‘EG On The Move’ petrol station, incorporating a convenience store and a separate Starbucks drive-thru, has also been secured.
Additionally, Tesla has completed the installation of 19 Superchargers on site, now fully operational, and construction is progressing on Marton Care’s new 73-bed care home.
The wider mixed-use scheme also includes around 260 new homes developed by Persimmon and Bellway.
James Taylor, regional director and group head of planning at Citrus Durham, said: “Integra 61 has proven to be a ground-breaking development for the North East, making a significant contribution to the region’s economy through the creation of thousands of jobs in addition to much-needed new homes, employment space and amenities.”
“Due to the success of the first phase, the next logical step is to utilise adjacent land, which has been safeguarded by Durham County Council for employment use, to enable further employment space for businesses to invest and grow in the area.”
