Proposals for a new speculative industrial development in Rosyth by Scarborough International Group (SGI) have moved forward with the submission of a planning application to Fife Council.

A detailed planning application was submitted for the development of a 50,000 sq ft unit at Queensferry One, a major new industrial and logistics development situated at the heart of the proposed Forth Green Freeport.

The proposed scheme, located on a 4.8-acre plot on the 120-acre development, can be subdivided into two 25,000 sq ft units with separate yards and entrances, and will be suitable for a range of storage, distribution and manufacturing uses.

William McAlister of SMG, said: “We are thrilled to have submitted our planning application for this high-quality industrial and logistics scheme, which will secure the redevelopment and reuse of a former brownfield site, and we look forward to working with Fife Council to secure consent to allow construction to commence as soon as possible.

 “Our decision to speculatively develop this scheme is in direct response to strong demand from occupiers for immediately available space and the proposed scheme will deliver much-needed quality industrial and logistics accommodation which, in turn, will provide economic benefits by creating new jobs accessible to the local community.”

They aim to start on site by Q2 2023 with the unit(s) available for occupation by the end of 2023, subject to planning.

While the unit is being developed speculatively, it is expected to create around 50 full and part-time jobs, with additional jobs created during the construction phase. The balance of the site is capable of accommodating an additional 40,000 sq ft unit as a second phase.

SMG is a joint venture between Scarborough Group International and the Muir Group.