ROCKWOOL progresses UK expansion with Birmingham facility application
Iain Hoey
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Section 73 application submitted to Birmingham City Council
ROCKWOOL has submitted a Section 73 application to Birmingham City Council as part of its plans to develop a manufacturing facility in the West Midlands.
The proposed facility, located at the Peddimore site near Minworth, would expand ROCKWOOL’s supply capacity for customers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
The company states that the development aligns with its global sustainability plans.
The Peddimore site already has outline planning permission for manufacturing.
ROCKWOOL’s application seeks to modify specific aspects of the existing permission to accommodate its facility.
If approved, the company plans to submit a Reserved Matters application in late 2025 or early 2026.
Construction timeline and operational plans
If both applications receive approval, construction could begin in 2026, with the facility expected to become operational in 2029.
ROCKWOOL has operated in South Wales since 1979 and aims to expand its UK presence with the proposed plant.
The company states that the facility would enhance production capacity and reinforce its commitment to sustainability.
Community engagement and public consultation
Since announcing its expansion plans in November 2024, ROCKWOOL has engaged with the local community to share information and gather feedback.
The company has completed the first phase of its community engagement programme and plans to hold a second phase once further details and designs are developed.
Nick Wilson, Managing Director of ROCKWOOL UK & Ireland, said: “Since we announced our intentions to expand the business into the West Midlands, we have had an opportunity to share our plans with the community and are very grateful to those who have provided feedback.
“We are taking all feedback into consideration as we develop the plans and have included the community’s observations so far in our Section 73 application to the Council.
“We look forward to meeting with community members again in the coming months.”
Next steps for ROCKWOOL’s Birmingham expansion
ROCKWOOL has stated that information about the development is available at www.rockwool.com/uk/peddimore and will be updated as the proposal progresses.
The company plans to submit a Reserved Matters application following approval of the Section 73 request.
If the necessary permissions are granted, construction is expected to commence in 2026.
ROCKWOOL progresses UK expansion with Birmingham facility application: Summary
ROCKWOOL has submitted a Section 73 application to Birmingham City Council to modify planning permissions for a proposed manufacturing facility at the Peddimore site near Minworth.
The site already has outline permission for manufacturing, and ROCKWOOL aims to adjust details to align with its development plans.
If approved, the company will submit a Reserved Matters application in late 2025 or early 2026, with construction beginning in 2026 and operations starting in 2029.
Since announcing the plans in November 2024, ROCKWOOL has conducted community engagement to share information and gather feedback.
A second phase of engagement is planned as the project progresses.
The company states that updates on the proposal will be available online.
