Dozens of jobs to be created after Willenhall haulage firm's expansion gets green light
New jobs will be created after a haulage firm’s plan to expand its Willenhall operation was given the go-ahead.
RK Transport Services Ltd will take over a former scrap yard site next to its existing commercial building on Temple Bar to boost the business which has been there for more than four decades.
The expansion will see the creation of five new jobs to add to the 55-strong workforce with the potential for five more being created in two years time.
Work will involve demolishing an existing commercial building as well as extending RK Transport’s workshop.
Agents CT Planning said: “The northern portion of the site is occupied by RK Transport Services Ltd. who have operated from this location for over 40 years.
“The southern part of the site was formerly occupied by a scrapyard, which has now ceased to operate.
“RK Transport Services Ltd are looking to expand their operations into the southern portion of the site to support the expansion of an existing business and strengthen the economic vitality of the surrounding area.
“It is acknowledged that there is a wider shortage of housing land within the Black Country, however the same is true for employment land and as such this must be considered when weighing up the material considerations and benefits of this application.
“The site is not an allocated housing site and there is currently no prospect of housing being delivered on the land.
“The proposed expansion of the existing business will generate an additional five full-time jobs immediately (and the potential of a further five full-time jobs in two years) that will help to meet the needs of local communities.
“The generation of employment opportunities within the site are encouraged by local and national policy and local policy states that the retention of existing employment sites will be supported.
“It is considered that the expansion of an existing business in this location will achieve both of these goals as it will provide essential employment opportunities at this time and also retains an established site that is intended for employment use.
“The proposed development would also allow for the retention of 55 full-time jobs.”
