Land at Colinsway, Wakefield, WF2 9RJ

The site comprises the now demolished former Associated British Food’s (ABF) Speedibake Factory. The topography is broadly flat and is of a somewhat irregular shape. Access to the site can be obtained from Colinsway to the east.
The site abuts the Westgate Retail and Leisure Park to the north and east.

Lawefield Primary School is to the northwest, and estate housing to the east, south, and southwest, which includes the completed Persimmon scheme; Clarence Heights.

The site is currently designated as use class E (Commercial/Business & Service) / B2 (General Industrial, as it’s former use as a factory.

The site is suitable for a variety of alternative uses, receiving positive responses from the local planning authority for change of use to Residential (Use class C).

Interested parties are encourage to make planning enquiries with Wakefield Council.

Offer deadline 12 Noon, Wednesday 26 April 2023

Location

The site is located within the City of Wakefield, located to the west of the popular Westgate Retail and Leisure Park, which contains high profile retail occupiers McDonalds, Cineworld and Tesco, amongst others. The town centre (0.5 mile northeast) boasts a number of amenities including, a selection of retail offerings at Trinity Walk shopping centre, in addition to a plethora of popular bars and restaurants.

Along the city centre’s southern gateway is the Hepworth Wakefield, and the newly developed, up-and-coming hospitality destination, Rutland Mills.

Wakefield benefits from the provision of two train stations; Wakefield Kirkgate and Wakefield Westgate, both stations providing services to Leeds and London in addition to nearby towns and cities within Yorkshire.