One of Crewe's largest and most established employers looks set to expand its warehouse, creating more jobs in the town.

Mornflake, which exports its breakfast oats products to more than 70 countries, wants to extend an existing warehouse on Third Avenue to provide additional storage and loading facilities.

The family-owned company, which employs about 300 workers, can trace its history in South Cheshire back to 1675 and has operated its mill on Gresty Road since 1943.

Mornflake Oats employs about 300 workers, with its expansion plans set to bring on more staff (Google).

The application has been recommended for approval by the council's planners and will be considered by the southern planning committee on Wednesday 6 March.

In a report due to go to the meeting, the case officer says: "This proposal would result in economic benefits in the form of creating 10 additional new jobs and investment in Crewe by a strategic employer.

"It is also the redevelopment of an underused site within a sustainable location, with further economic benefits during construction from employment and spending power from future employees."

The proposal seeks extensions totalling 9,355sqm gross internal floor space.

Access will be off Third and Fourth Avenue and car parking spaces will increase from 15 spaces to 83.

Mornflake became of shirt sponsor of Crewe Alexandra FC in 2005, with the club's stadium named after the company (Ryan Parker).

There will also be an additional 40 covered cycle parking bays.

The report states that, at 33m, the ridge height of the building would be taller than immediate neighbouring structures.

But it adds: "Given the presence of buildings of similar heights and the context in the existing industrial area, it is not considered that the proposed height increase would be significantly out of character."

A report from the highways officer says the impact upon the roads is considered acceptable.

There have no objections to the scheme and one letter of support, stating this level of investment will benefit the industrial estate significantly.

The southern planning committee meeting takes place at 10am on Wednesday 6 March at Crewe Municipal Buildings (Ryan Parker).

The application has been recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

The meeting takes place at 10am on Wednesday 6 March at Crewe Municipal Buildings.

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