Mind the Gap: Join the Place North Viability Gap Campaign Approval is recommended for the Knottingley project Wakefield Council’s planning committee will consider the proposals at its meeting on 12 December with the affordable homes being backed by Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme The application site is around 20 acres and is currently agricultural land the majority of it allocated for housing in the adopted local plan It is roughly rectangular and located at the south-eastern extent of the urban area of Knottingley along with a concrete manufacturing plant to the north A railway line divides the site from a quarry to the west Couuntrside Properties is seeking full consent for 218 homes with associated car parking landscaping and infrastructure with access from Womersley Road via a proposed priority T-junction The access road leading into the site is to be tree-lined with grass verges separating the carriageway from the footway with a “focal area” of public open space to be formed at the head of this Housing layout has been designed in blocks creating three loop roads within the estate while a ribbon of public open space is to be created along the western boundary providing a buffer to the railway line beyond This open space is to include a footway within it and two “play nodes” breaking up its length A similar but narrower buffer of open space is to be provided along the southern and northern site boundary As set out in the planning officers’ report Countryside’s plans have attracted 127 objections including infrastructure and over-development Edward Architecture’s design & access statement said: “Detailed and careful consideration has been given to these proposals that will create a development which respects the existing site and will provide a high quality and well considered place to live.” The plans can be viewed on Wakefield Council’s planning portal with the reference 24/00231/FUL Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Vivly is building 52 homes in the village near Huddersfield in phase two of its Knowle Grange development Don’t be silly – it’s a penthouse apartment in Leeds formerly rented out to footballer Robin Koch and now available for anyone with £1.1m to spare Register for free Yorkshire property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Stay updated on the latest news and views in Yorkshire property views and opportunities in Yorkshire property By subscribing, you are agreeing to Place Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitswest yorkshirenewsKnottingley domestic abuser jailed after attacking partner and controlling her lifeShe'll serve four years behind bars along with three years on extended licence A West Yorkshire domestic abuser has been handed a four year prison sentence after assaulting her former partner and attempting to control her life of Low Cross Court in Knottingley admitted intentional strangulation wounding with intent and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour against her victim Alongside the prison sentence she was handed a three year extended licence period and was made subject to an indefinite restraining order at Leeds Crown Court It comes after an incident on September 2 last year where Hanson and the female victim had been socialising with another couple An argument broke out during which Hanson became verbally abusive The victim was followed to Hanson's home where she was pinned to the bed by her neck Hanson made several threats to kill the victim during the attack She late attacked a friend who attempted to break up the assault detectives heard the victim was subjected to controlling behaviour throughout the relationship including being prevented from speaking to friends or family and being forbidden to have a mobile phone said: “This has been a sustained attack lasting several minutes with Hanson repeatedly making threats about killing the female victim Hanson then became violent toward one of their friends “Hanson has shown they are a dangerous individual who is prepared to use extreme levels of violence in a domestic relationship Hanson was remanded in custody throughout this court process and has now been jailed “This case highlights that domestic abuse does not only occur in heterosexual intimate relationships "I would urge anyone who is in the LGBTQ+ community who is the victim of domestic abuse or who has concerns for a friend or family member to please have the confidence to come forward," Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) By 2024-09-16T09:58:00+01:00 Campeys of Selby has agreed a 10-year lease at Konect62 a brand-new multi-modal logistics and industrial scheme in Knottingley The family-led haulier said its commitment to Konect62 which is located on the site of the former Kellingley Colliery will help expand its food storage and distribution offering nationwide Campeys of Selby is a specialist haulage company that employs over 170 people the company was recently recognised as the Haulier of the Year at the 2024 Motor Transport Awards.  The company operates a 390-strong fleet providing a range of logistics and warehousing solutions to customers throughout the UK The first phase of Konect62 has been speculatively built to provide 375,000sq ft of prime logistics and industrial space with an additional 30-acre serviced plot which has detailed planning permission for a 735,000sq The deal with Campeys of Selby represents the third lease at the site following the initial phase’s completion taking a 61,065sq ft warehouse which includes first-floor office space and ample service yard space BREEAM Excellent unit benefits from 12.5m clear eaves and 500 KVA power with 300 sq metres of roof-mounted solar PV already in place.  said: “Konect62 is the ideal location for us to take our next step into increasing our storage and distribution service offerings for existing and new customers “The quality of the build alongside the location near the M62 and A1 meant K61 was the perfect addition to our operational portfolio “Having secured a large long-term food storage and distribution contract prior to receiving the keys it was imperative that the site was fit and ready for the BRCGS Food Safety Global Standard the site’s market-leading ESG credentials are in line with what we require as a forward-thinking logistics company with safety and sustainability at the forefront of our priorities and commitment to customers.”  One more unit comprising 151,000 sq ft is available to let immediately as part of phase one joining previously committed occupiers Oakland International and TIP Group could be ready to occupy in 40 weeks concluding the 1.1 million sq ft initial phase Planning for phase two of Konect62 is awaiting imminent decision and will bring forward a further 802,000 sq ft of high-quality logistics and manufacturing space across units ranging in size from 4,000 to 375,000 sq ft – also utilising low-carbon building design and technology and targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating Konect62 is predicted to create 2,679 operational on-site employment roles creating a total of £150.3million GVA The completed first phase will create an estimated 1,500 full time jobs with a further 1,000 jobs expected after Phase 2 is finished added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Campeys of Selby to Konect62 marking our third letting this year at this brand-new prime industrial site in the heart of Yorkshire “The sustained interest in Konect62 speaks for itself and cements our multi-million-pound commitment to transform the former coal mine into an outstanding place to do business in the region family-owned businesses and an international company we’re now looking forward to breathing life into future phases to deliver up to 1.9 million sq ft in total.” Campeys of Selby made headlines in February 2023 when it became the first UK haulier to acquire a 19-tonne battery-electric DAF LF for its pallet network operation (From left) Mark Poulton (BEWI operations director) Paul Campey (Campeys of Selby MD) and Harry Campey (Campeys of Selby commercial & operations director)Campeys of Selby has won its biggest contract to date after signing a three-year deal with construction products manufacturer BEWI to become its .. North Yorkshire haulier Campeys of Selby has boosted its non-fossil fuel fleet to over 10% with the addition of six new Iveco S-WAY 6x2 biomethane (bio-CNG) tractor units.The new additions take Campeys’ non-fossil fuel fleet to 12 vehicles and are part of the company’s strategy to transition to a net .. has climbed into ninth place in the annual Thames Valley 250 Birmingham City Council proposals to cut the pay of hundreds of bin lorry drivers is an “escalation” in the long-running and bitter dispute between the council and its waste workers Pallet-Track’s Southern Hub in Welwyn Garden City designed to save over 500,000 extra miles of transport a year for shipments heading into the capital and surrounding areas is celebrating its 10th year of successful operation Site powered by Webvision Cloud Credit: West Yorkshire PolicePolice say anyone "harbouring" a missing teenager may be committing a crime Charlie Prentice, 14, was reported missing along with his 15-year-old brother Luke from the Knottingley area of West Yorkshire on 28 July Luke was found on Monday but the search continues for Charlie who was last seen at Valley Centertainment in Sheffield West Yorkshire Police said they were issuing a warning "to anyone who might be harbouring him" A spokesperson said: "Officers are advising anyone who is helping Charlie to avoid the police may be committing a criminal offence "There are significant concerns for Charlie’s welfare." with curly strawberry-blond hair and was wearing dark clothing Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know