Plan to build dozens of retirement apartments on site of former medical centre

A developer intends to construct about 60 retirement apartments in Ossett, near Wakefield.

The proposals for the McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus apartments were displayed at a public exhibition.

If approved, 60 apartments would be built on the site of a former medical centre, and would be available for people over the age of 70. They would feature communal facilities such as a homeowners’ lounge, bistro, guest suite, electric scooter storage and lift access to all floors.

McCarthy & Stone intends to submit a planning application to Wakefield Council in the next few weeks.

A spokesman for the business said the pre-application plans met with public support when revealed at the public exhibition last month.

He added: “This site in the centre of Ossett is ideal. With easy access to local shops, amenities and public transport, it will be a real benefit to the community.

“We have already had a lot of interest from potential purchasers – most people in our developments have moved locally, often freeing up a larger home in the area for a family to move into.”