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Plans announced for 39-acre extension of Wolverhampton business park
Overview
Property developers Stoford are working with Midland Land Portfolio Limited on plans to extend the i54 South Staffordshire complex in Wolverhampton by 39 acres. The 660,000 sq ft manufacturing project, to be known as Stoford Park i54, aims to submit a planning application in November 2026, with construction expected to begin in early 2028.
Key points
- The proposed development will be known as Stoford Park i54 and will cover a 39-acre allocated employment site.
- Developers Stoford are partnering with Midland Land Portfolio Limited, a Severn Trent subsidiary, on the project.
- The planning application is scheduled to be submitted in November 2026, with work anticipated to start in early 2028.
- The 660,000 sq ft scheme will include units ranging from 50,000 to over 500,000 sq ft for advanced manufacturing and engineering occupiers.
- The project is designed to incorporate energy-efficient features such as solar panels, LED lighting, EV charging and rainwater harvesting.