Plans lodged for Amazon sign at unit on Sheffield Rotherham border

Danielle Andrews
By Danielle Andrews
Published 1st Apr 2022, 14:07 BST
Updated 1st Apr 2022, 16:59 BST
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A planning application has been lodged for advertising consent for Amazon signs at a unit on the border of Sheffield and Rotherham.

The retail giant has applied to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for a number of signs at a unit at Innovation Way off Retford Road/Sheffield Road, close to Swallownest and Woodhouse.

The application seeks consent for non-illuminated signs at unit four of the park, and Amazon Fresh is named as the client on the documents.

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Innovation Way off Retford Road/Sheffield Road, close to Swallownest and Woodhouse.Innovation Way off Retford Road/Sheffield Road, close to Swallownest and Woodhouse.
Innovation Way off Retford Road/Sheffield Road, close to Swallownest and Woodhouse.

Planning documents state: “The application seeks advertisement consent for an ‘Amazon Flex’ and two loading bay number signage.”

A separate application for the same unit seeks permission for additional car parking, pedestrian walkways and ancillary infrastructure.”

The application states: “The proposed development seeks to make minor changes to the approved development in order to meet the operational requirements of a prospective occupier who is seeking to operate a last mile logistics facility from the unit.”

Residents can comment on the application until April 11 here.

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