A Welsh dairy producer is set to invest £14m to expand its facilities and recruit 60 more staff after winning a supply contract from a supermarket.
Tomlinson's Dairy in Wrexham are currently the largest processor of liquid milk in Wales with a throughput of around 95 million litres of milk per annum.
The council said in a report that the applicant is proposing to extend the site to enable the business to supply milk and cream to the stores of a major national retailer located within Wales and parts of England.
"This will result in the dairy processing in the region of 195 million litres of milk.
"The full development will generate a further 60 full times jobs at the site. The development represents a £14m investment in the existing business. This will be of considerable benefit to the local economy.
"Furthermore the development will benefit the construction sector when the buildings are erected and other associated site works carried out."
Wider rural economy
Tomlinson's has not provided any details regarding the number of jobs the development will secure in the wider rural economy, however the continued prosperity of dairy farm industry in North East Wales is dependent upon it being able to sell the milk it produces.
Wrexham planners have recommended the three-phase application for approval ahead of a planning committee meeting on Monday.
The local council said the development will make an important contribution to the local economy and the wider rural economy.
"It will not adversely impact upon the appearance of the site or the wider landscape and subject to the measures required by condition below, will not adversely impact upon residential amenity or highway safety. I am therefore satisfied that is accords with relevant UDP policies."
