Published on:
08
September 2010
Mrs Tilly Confectionery's plans to build a new factory in Alva have been approved.
The proposals received the unanimous support of councillors at Thursday's meeting of the Planning Committee, subject to the Council selling the land required to accommodate the development.
The proposals will see the firm relocate from its current base in Tillicoultry and build a new, larger, factory to the rear of Glentana Mill.
As well as a factory, the development will feature a cafe and shop which are expected to attract visitors.
The committee heard that the proposal represents a significant investment and expansion for the company, which principally produces tablet, fudge and macaroon bars. The business has outgrown its current premises due to the predicted growth in sales of its products including to outlets across the United Kingdom.
The development will ensure that production will meet the significant quality assurance requirements of the distributors and will introduce a visitor experience. The current business employs 10 staff and the applicant predicts that the development would create a further 14 jobs over 3 years related to the increase in production and 8 - 10 jobs within the cafe giving a total of 34 jobs.
Committee Convener Councillor Alastair Campbell said: "This is great news for Clackmannanshire. It's fantastic to hear that a local company is expanding, creating all important jobs, as well as a much needed visitor attraction which is likely to lead to a tourism boost. In the current economic climate, this application is very welcome."