A national pizza chain has moved a step closer to creating a new 117,000 sq ft supply chain centre in Warrington, which would provide jobs to more than 120 workers.

Domino's Pizza Development and Omega Warrington have submitted a reserved matters planning application for the facility on Omega South.

The application for new business premises includes space for production, storage and distribution, a two-storey office, parking and a substation. It covers a 5.5-acre plot directly to the east of the new Asda unit.

There would also be a small access road leading off Skyline Drive.

Omega Warrington is a joint venture between Miller Developments and KUC Properties, in partnership with landowner the Homes and Communities Agency and supported by Warrington Borough Council and the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership.

Michael Botha, commercial director at Domino's Pizza Group, said: "This state-of-the-art facility will balance our supply chain infrastructure nationally and enhance our business resilience. In addition, it will support our planned growth in the region and bring our fresh, handmade pizzas to even more people.

"Subject to planning, Domino's Pizza Group is investing circa £30m in the new facility, which will service 450 Domino's stores across the North and provide jobs to over 120 people in the local area."

Andrew Sutherland, joint managing director of Miller Developments, said: "Pending a positive planning determination and the completion of legal agreements, we look forward to welcoming another big brand to Omega South.

"We are particularly encouraged by the imminent Domino's Pizza deal as this will mark the second manufacturer on Omega South, following car parts production firm Plastic Omnium; this is a very positive story for Warrington's manufacturing industry."

Warrington Borough Council is expected to make a decision on the application over the next couple of months.

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