Plans in for £340m Integra 61 expansion
Citrus Durham has submitted plans for a 3m sq ft extension to the west of the mixed-use scheme, which would double the size of the development.
Currently, the first phase comprises 3m sq ft of developable space and is 90% complete, while this second phase would extend the site to accommodate a further 3m sq ft of employment space.
The outline application has been submitted to Durham County Council following a public consultation that took place in October.
Located at J61 of the A1(M), the final stages of the new development will require the delivery of the Bowburn Development Route in conjunction with the council.
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.
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 and a 73-bed care home being constructed by Marton Care.
Regional director at Citrus, James Taylor, said: “We are delighted to have now submitted this significant planning application for the second phase of Integra 61, building on the success of phase one and firmly establishing Integra as a premier business location in the region.
“Securing planning consent is an important early stage in the journey to bringing this phase to fruition and we look forward to working with all stakeholders during this process.”
