Up to 260 homes set to be constructed following planning green light

Plans for a new residential development in a West Yorkshire have been backed by Wakefield Council’s planning committee.

Banks Property put forward proposals for an 11-hectare development on land to the east of the B6273 Wakefield Road in Hemsworth, to the south east of Wakefield, which will include up to 260 homes of different sizes and types.

The project, which was recommended for approval by Wakefield Council’s planning officers, also includes a network of new footpaths and new wildlife habitats.

Public open space will be made available as part of the development, while routes to Vale Head Park and Hemsworth Water Park, which both sit to the north of the site, will be explored to improve access to these leisure facilities.

Improvements will also be made to the Station Road/B6273 Hemsworth town centre junction as part of the project, with new road markings and signals put in place to improve its operation.

Kate Culverhouse, community relations manager at the Banks Group, said: “Having had a recommendation for approval for this scheme from Wakefield Council’s expert planning officers, we are very pleased members
of the council’s planning committee have now been minded to also give it their backing.

“This is a high-quality development proposal that has been brought forward in line with the Wakefield District Local Plan, and along with the new homes, it will also include a network of new footpaths and new wildlife habitats to encourage local biodiversity.

“The new government has stressed the importance of increasing the UK’s supply of high-quality homes, both to ensure people have the housing options they need in the places they want to live and to support the wider UK economy’s future growth.

“Our Hollins Bank development will contribute towards meeting both these goals and we will now look to move forward with delivering it as quickly as we can.”