Hollins Bank
Creating new family homes in Hemsworth
Our plans for a development of up to 260 new homes on a site to the north of Hemsworth and the south of Vale Head Park. Our proposals hope to bring forward a development that supports the recognised need for new family homes in the area. It also offers the opportunity to deliver benefits to your local community, economy and environment. You can read our 2023 newsletter here and find our FAQs here.
Banks Property is proud to present this prime development opportunity: a 27-acre (11.05-hectare) site located on the northern side of Hemsworth, one of the largest settlements in southeast Wakefield, just northeast of the B6273.
The site benefits from outline planning permission for up to 260 residential dwellings, featuring a network of green infrastructure and no affordable housing requirements.
Discover the potential of this exciting investment opportunity by viewing our sales brochure below and reaching out to our team to discuss further.
Hollins Bank Marketing Brochure
Project data
- Location: East of Wakefield Road (B6273)
- Local authority: Wakefield Council
- Size: 11 hectares
- Site status: Resolution to grant outline planning approval
- Contact: hollinsbanks@banksgroup.co.uk
Our proposals
Our Hollins Bank project is being brought forward in line with the Wakefield District Local Plan. Our team and various consultants have looked closely at ecology, archaeology, landscape and design which has enabled us to submit a thorough planning application to Wakefield Council for review which could provide a range of social, environmental and economic benefits to new and existing communities.
A concept masterplan has been produced. This features sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) and significant areas of open space and habitat enhancement on the western boundary to maintain ecological connectivity. A key design objective is to enhance pedestrian links for new and existing residents to promote access to leisure and amenity activities at Vale Head Park and Hemsworth Water Park. This will be achieved via green corridors through the site and would provide access to public transport on Wakefield Road. Landscaping and active frontage on Wakefield Road seeks to create an attractive entrance to the town.
Why Hollins Bank?
- The site is identified as a housing allocation in the Wakefield District Local Plan (adopted 24 January 2024) Site Ref: HS23
- Hollins Bank is a logical northern extension to Hemsworth and is well connected to services, close to schools, shops, railway station and the town centre
- Hemsworth is an important town in the south east of the Wakefield district which has seen limited new housing growth in recent years, with the provision of new, well designed and energy efficient homes, like Hollins Bank will help communities to thrive and help boost the local economy
Meet Kate Culverhouse
Community relations manager
Kate is the community relations manager for the Hollins Banks proposal. Kate is keen to get to know the local community better, to listen to local views, find out what local priorities are and help maximise the benefits of our proposals for new and existing communities should our planning application be successful.
You can contact Kate via the feedback form or email hollinsbank@banksgroup.co.uk.
Project benefits
Project timeline
Community consultation
August/September 2023
Outline planning submitted
Early 2024
Outline planning determination
Autumn/Winter 2024
Reserved matters planning application submitted
Spring 2025
Construction works to commence
Winter 2025/Spring 2026
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