ONE of Baildon's biggest employers has revealed plans to refurbish its base.

Denso Marston, which manufactures thermal systems, is based off Otley Road in the Charlestown area of Baildon.

The company has submitted a planning application to re-clad its office building - Marston House, create a new entrance and reception area, and increase parking at the site by 23 spaces.

Marston House is a small part of Denso Marston's huge factory. If the plans are approved grey cladding will installed on the two storey building, as well as a much more modern entrance. A new reception area will be created inside. With the extra parking spaces proposed in the application, the site will have 345 car parking spaces.

A decision on the application is expected next month.

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Founded in 1904 as the Excelsior Motor Radiator Company, the company employs over 630 people.

It also set up the Denso Marston Nature Reserve, behind the factory and on the banks of the River Aire.

The company website says: "Our plans for current and future improvements to our existing location will provide a more cost effective, efficient and greener solution for satisfying both employee and customer demands."