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.

We’re delighted that Wakefield Council planning committee has backed plans to realise our vision to create an outstanding, vibrant community to north of Hemsworth after plans were recommended for approval on 17^th October 2024 by the city council’s planning officers. The site will see the creation of around 260 sustainable family homes.

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.

Project benefits