Rotherham Council has given the thumbs up to warehousing and distribution plans, that will extend the current use of Northfields Industrial Park.

The park is already home to DIY giant B&Q, and the 10,000 sq ft development can now be divided into two units, with electric sectional overhead doors, a secure yard and private parking.

Director of Henry Boot Developments Ltd, Vivienne Clements, said: "The recession and reduced funding for speculative property development means that, as the economy improves, there could be a shortage of high-quality units for growing business.

"We sought planning for a wide range of uses, to make the development available to many potential occupiers, so they are able to benefit from having new, high-quality cost-efficient premises and are pleased to have gained the backing of planners."

Sheffield-based chartered surveyors, Fernie Greaves, is joint agent for the scheme.