AXIOM Castleford Image Masterplan Wakefield Approval Retail

An impressive new development located in a strategically placed site off the M62 has been given the green light by Wakefield Councillors. week. The AXIOM development, which will see a brand new retail park and a new rugby stadium built for Super League team Castleford Tigers, will bring a major boost to the Wakefield economy creating hundreds of jobs.

AXIOM – a scheme between Lateral Property Group and Highgrove Group – will be a key focus of the West Yorkshire Development Conference where the developers will share their plans for the site and opportunities to get involved in the development alongside 30+ other VIP speakers from local/regional authorities, developers and investors.

The plans for the site include:

  • 75 x Units
  • Units a mix between retail, restaurant and leisure units
  • 10,000+ capacity community stadium – set to hold the Castleford Tigers RFL team
  • Stadium will include three standing-only sections along with corporate boxes, club shop and bar
  • 3,000 car park spaces will be provided
  • Impressive 27.9-acre country park.

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Major retailers have already committed to the site – which is in walking distance of Xscape, Junction 32 Retail Park and Glasshoughton Railway Station, along with great infrastructure links to the M62 and A1. Marks and Spencers, Primark, JD Sports, New Look, H&M and Next are just a few of the companies who’ve already committed to the site with more set to be confirmed soon.

Wakefield City Council’s planning committee will meet on the 14th March to approve the development – subject to conditions – as the development is seen as ‘acceptable and meets the design standards and aspirations’ set out in the initial outline permission. The developers, who’ll be speaking at the West Yorkshire Development Conference, have been supported by Leeds City Region – who have helped support the funding of the project through a revoliving investment fund.

 

Hear more about this development and many more at the West Yorkshire Development Conference in June.

Click here to register for the event. 

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