Persimmon submits plans for 331 Wakefield homes

Proposals for the site in Normanton have been submitted, outlining the plan for a range of house sizes from bungalows to 2.5 storey homes, and two, three, and four-bed properties.

The site currently comprises arable farmland with a field drain crossing the centre. The site has remained undeveloped throughout its history.

Submitted planning documents state that the site was released from the Green Belt as it performed weakly against four or more Green Belt purposes, with well-defined boundaries formed of existing roads and residential development.

The proposed mix of new homes consists of 57 two-bedroom homes, 205 three-bedroom homes, and 69 four-bedroom homes. The homes will range in scale from one-storey to 2.5 storeys and, of the 331 homes proposed, 33 will be classed as affordable housing (amounting to the stipulated 10% of the total provision).

Consultancy group Lichfields prepared the planning statement, noting that the houses will be accompanied by “communal public space, associated landscaping and infrastructure works (including access to and within the site).” Built to new building regulations, all homes will be fitted with EV chargers and air source heat pumps.

Located on the western edge of Normanton within walking and cycle distance of facilities within the town centre, local facilities such as shops, a primary school and health care are also provided within walking distance.

The planning assessment concludes that the proposed development of 331 homes could lead to a population uplift in the range of 509 to 749 people. It noted that this scale of uplift is not expected to have a significant impact on existing local GP provision and a review of the NHS Website for each local practice supported this.

James Parkin, land director, Persimmon West Yorkshire, said: “This development will provide high quality new homes for local homebuyers, built to a high design standard in keeping with the local area.

“With the need for new housing rightly high up the political agenda, we’re pleased to be working with Wakefield Council and local stakeholders to deliver homes for first-time buyers, families and downsizers alike.”

Another housing plot is located immediately adjacent to the site’s north-eastern boundary. It is understood that Gleeson is likely to bring forward a proposal for 123 dwellings on this land.