780 jobs and apprenticeships forecast to be created by mixed use scheme
AAA Property Group (AAA) wants to build an advanced manufacturing hub and up to 100 multi-tenure homes on the edge of Wakefield.
The Broad Cut Farm development would be next to Calder Grove and the Calder Park Employment Area at Junction 39 of the M1 Motorway.
AAA has launched a public consultation on its proposals.
Amar Chima, director at the business, said: “We’re looking forward to meeting with the community during the consultation process, and would encourage them to share their views with us on our proposals for Broad Cut Farm.
“As a West Yorkshire-based business, we’re proud of our roots here in the region and we’re here to invest for the long term.
“At Broad Cut Farm, we have the opportunity collectively to create a place that can enable everyone to thrive and prosper; that creates jobs, homes, and drives both economic and social benefits right into the heart of our communities.”
The company says its scheme will create up to 780 new jobs and apprenticeships, improve the local area by opening up green spaces for public use – including walking and cycle paths – and address Wakefield’s need for more housing.
It adds the development will also enhance Wakefield and West Yorkshire’s reputation as a leading location for innovative manufacturing, which will attract more investment into the area.
The proposed 419,792 sq ft manufacturing hub would feature a range of flexibly sized buildings, suitable for small, medium and large firms, as well as start-ups.
Responses to the public consultation are being encouraged by 5 August at the latest, before the submission of an outline planning application later in the summer.
People can find out more about AAA’s plans at www.broadcutfarm.co.uk
