A major investment in Somerset
Gravity is a 616‑acre Enterprise Zone near Puriton and Woolavington, close to Junction 23 of the M5. The site was previously home to the Royal Ordnance Factory and has been identified as a key location for economic growth in Somerset. The Enterprise Zone was established to attract investment, create skilled jobs and support long-term business growth.
Agratas battery manufacturing facility
Agratas, a battery business within the Tata Group, is developing a large-scale battery manufacturing facility at Gravity.
The facility will produce lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles. Its first customers are expected to include Jaguar Land Rover in the UK and Tata Motors in India. The project represents around £4 billion of investment and will become one of the largest battery manufacturing facilities in Europe.
Battery production is planned to begin in phases, with the site expected to become fully operational in the early 2030s.
Read the latest updates on the Agratas news page
Jobs and economic benefits
The development is expected to create up to 4,000 direct jobs, alongside thousands of additional opportunities through suppliers and supporting businesses.
Somerset Council is also investing in skills and workforce development to help local people benefit from future employment opportunities created by the site.
The wider Gravity site
Agratas occupies part of the Gravity Enterprise Zone. The remaining land continues to be managed by This is Gravity Ltd, which is seeking additional businesses and organisations to locate on the site and help develop the wider smart campus vision.
Planning and development
The site benefits from a Local Development Order (LDO), which provides a simplified planning process and helps attract investment by making development easier and quicker. Development proposals must still comply with the requirements set out within the Local Development Order.
Initial groundworks began during 2024 and further development will continue in phases as the project progresses.
Safety and environmental controls
The development must comply with environmental permits, health and safety regulations, and hazardous substances controls. These requirements help ensure that materials used on site are managed safely and that nearby communities are protected.
Supporting Somerset's future growth
Additional business rates generated by the Enterprise Zone are reinvested locally to support economic growth, infrastructure improvements and workforce development. This investment is intended to maximise the long-term benefits of the site for Somerset communities and businesses.
Find out more
For the latest site updates, community engagement opportunities, planning information and jobs, visit the related Gravity pages on Somerset Council’s website or you can read more on the This Is Gravity website