Wales Property Josh Morris

Plans for a 42,324 sq ft industrial park and recycling facility for a Powys town have been put out for consultation.

The proposed Abermule Business Park near Newtown would include six units ranging from 1,614sq ft to 10,763 sq ft as well as a bulk recycling site.

Basic infrastructure construction work was carried out several years ago at the site as part of the Severn Valley Regeneration Programme, which was funded by European Regional Development Funding and the Welsh Government.

If granted planning permission, it is envisaged that construction of the first business unit will start in spring 2019 with the remaining business units being constructed as tenants come forward.

Cllr Phyl Davies, cabinet member for highways, recycling and assets, said: "As part of our vision for Powys, we want to be an open and enterprising council that helps develops a vibrant economy. We decided to develop this well-located site to provide a greater supply of business units as we were aware that there is a lack of suitable accommodation for businesses to expand to within the county.

"We hope that this much needed addition will provide the support for businesses to grow. We further hope that the business park will help attract additional investment, resulting in better quality employment opportunities for local people."