6.4 acre site snapped up for residential development

A Brighouse-based property company has successfully secured its first residential purchase, which will pave the way for up to 80 houses to be built on the former industrial site.

Towngate has bought the 6.4-acre site on  Mill Dam Lane in Pontefract. Demolition of the former industrial facility on the site is now complete, with a further phase of remediation under way in order to create the development platform. Towngate said the  land would be ready for purchase in November 2018.

With the advice and expertise of the firm’s agent, Harvey Burns & Co, Towngate has been awarded vacant building credits. This has resulted in planning permission from Wakefield Council for up to 80 dwellings with no affordable housing on the former large industrial facility.

Tom Lamb, Towngate’s property manager, said: “Close to the M62 and rail network, the site is ideally located, which will be an attractive proposition for any future homeowners. We’re delighted to bring this development opportunity to the market – the versatile land has a lot of potential and will be a great project for one of the region’s house building experts.

“Our strong commercial experience has certainly aided our involvement in this project and we’re pleased that we have been able to diversify in this way, thus adding to our talents and expertise in the Yorkshire region”.

Lyndsay Burns of Harvey Burns & Co added: “It has been a pleasure to be involved in this project, especially as the space enjoys the benefit of such a lovely environment, taking in views of Pontefract Castle, and just a short walk from the town centre. There are excellent communications on the doorstep and Monk Hill Station has direct routes to Leeds and York.

“We will shortly be seeking offers to purchase and expect a great deal of interest.”