Expansion plan for 100 jobs at Winfrith former nuclear site
About 30 people are already employed at the Winfrith site, according to Dorset Council documents when it agreed the sale of the extra land to the company earlier this year.Mr Biggs, who is also deputy leader of the council, said: "Our new Economic Growth Strategy has a target for 300 new jobs at the Dorset Innovation Park by 2029, so we welcome planning applications from businesses already on the site who are looking to expand."The planning proposal is for a new store and an extension totalling 5,800 sq m (1.4 acres) and creating an additional 256 parking spaces.Norco describes itself as "a leading manufacturer of lightweight composite structures and glass reinforced plastic mouldings" operating from six sites with more than 170 staff.The company website lists Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, Siemens, Airbus, Sunseeker, the RNLI and Princess boats as clients.People have until 20 August to comment on the application.
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