Planning chiefs in Birmingham are set to give the green light to major industrial development in the north of the city next week.
The 'Peddimore' project covers 175 acres of land near Sutton Coldfield which business leaders hope will create up to 6,500 new jobs and support a further 3,000 across the West Midlands.
In January, Solihull-based developer IM Properties council-owned land.
It comprises an outline application with all matters reserved for an employment park including offices, service yards, parking for HGVs, cars and cycles and other landscaping and infrastructure work.
These will be constructed across four separate development zones which are expected to total around 2.6 million sq ft of commercial floorspace.
Birmingham City Council planning chiefs will also consider a full application for a new roundabout access from the A38, roads, cycle and pedestrian paths and other works to serve the site.
The project has not been without its detractors as the land was previously classed green belt but its status was changed due to a shortage of suitable brownfield sites for a development of such size.
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It is hoped the project will attract leading manufacturers and logistics companies due to its proximity to the motorway network.
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IM Properties has also committed to supporting communities in the area including enhancing employment opportunities by connecting people to training and jobs.
Members of Birmingham City Council's planning committee have been recommended to approve the proposals when they meet on August 15.
David Smith, planning director for IM Properties, said ahead of next week's meeting: "Our vision for Peddimore is to create a high-quality development that attracts leading national and international manufacturing and logistics businesses, delivers a best-in-class employment location and a social and economic asset that Royal Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham can be proud of.
"This includes looking where possible to work with local suppliers across a range of services and open up opportunities for SMEs and social enterprises."
Business leaders have also thrown their weight behind the project.
Chris Brewerton, head of Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce, said: "The significant investment at Peddimore is set to attract key logistics and manufacturing businesses to the local area over the coming years.
"The benefit will be felt keenly across Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham and will bring new jobs, further prosperity and encourage spending from contractors, tenants and employees throughout the construction and eventual completion of the site."
Paul Faulkner, chief executive of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, added: "Providing opportunities for major logistics and manufacturing brands to move into the park and increased spending across the local economy will have major benefits for the area."