College campus plan submitted for business park

The campus would be created in an empty office block

A new college in an empty office block could offer courses in health and social care and fashion design if plans are approved.

UK Management College has submitted proposals for the site at Doxford International Business Park in Sunderland.

The planning application being considered by Sunderland City Council said the college would aim to work with local businesses by inviting companies for guest lectures and arranging placements for students.

The college provider already runs campuses in North Shields, Manchester and Derby and said it wanted to expand its north-east of England provision.

If approved, the Grayling Court campus would run courses such as business management, digital marketing management, event management, and hospitality and tourism, planning documents said.

The business park had been identified as "the ideal location" because of its good public transport links and the proximity to businesses to work with.

UK Management College claimed the campus would deliver "significant economic and social benefits", including skills development and job creation.