A former Rolls-Royce site could be turned into an industrial estate under new plans being considered.
The 9 acre former foundry site, off Osmaston Road, Derby, has been derelict for more than a decade and has become a target for fly-tipping.
A planning application shows the nine buildings would be split into 18 units, which could be available for commercial use, offices, storage and distribution.
One unit has been designed for Derby City Council to park and maintain its refuse lorries. Another part of the site could be used as a contractors yard, while another part could be used by Tarmac.
Separate planning applications have already been submitted to build 60 flats to the south of the site and convert a building to the north into a heritage museum.
Ivygrove chairman Kohn Blount is managing the project which will be called Merlin Park.
He said: “Rolls- Royce wants to see its site reutilised in a way which benefits the local community and Ivygrove is skilled at delivering the type of regeneration project that is perfect for this site.
“We are particularly pleased to have agreed an innovative acquisition package with Rolls Royce which specifically focusses on benefits for the local area. In addition, having carried out many similar projects across the city, we know the scheme will create jobs.
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“Furthermore, the scheme can generate a wider economic boost to the city and we are already in advanced discussions with a number of interested parties including Castleward companies who were specifically targeted.”
A planning statement submitted by JMI Planning on behalf of the applicant Ivygrove Developments says the proposals would see the "wholesale redevelopment of the site".
It states: "The site is of a size and location such that it could accommodate a large variety of uses which would deliver a multitude of benefits to the redundant site.
"The wider site is split into three portions. Site 1 will be made up of hardstanding to be occupied as a contractors yard.
"Similarly, site 2 is also proposed to be hardstanding as part of this proposal, but its long term intended use is a concrete batching plant and it is likely that an application from Tarmac will be submitted to the council imminently.
"Site 3 is proposed to be redeveloped by the applicants Ivygrove Development. It is proposed to erect 9 buildings (divided internally into 18 units) which will be used for Class E and B8 purposes."
The application states that access to the site would be from the existing entrance in Osmaston Road, with no changes needing to be made due to the site's previous use.
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It adds that the development would be "attractive to businesses already based in Derby which are looking to relocate to a more suitable location, whilst also being attractive to businesses outside of Derby who are looking to invest in the city".
Stephen Salloway, managing director of Salloway Property Consultants, advised Ivygrove in the transaction.
He said the units would range in size from 2,000 sq ft to 8,000 sq ft, and be offered both for sale and to rent.
He said: “The market for small workshops is very strong at present and this site provides an ideal opportunity for Ivygrove to roll-out its excellent product.
“Merlin Park is a good-sized scheme in an established industrial area which has been undergoing gradual regeneration over many years and will create a new business community not too dissimilar to the nearby Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park.”
Ivygrove plans to undertake the necessary site preparation works as soon as planning permission is granted, with construction commencing in the autumn of 2022.
The first occupations of the new units are expected to take place early in 2023.
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