Summary - Land Development Opportunity, Common Lane, Knottingley, WF11 8BN WF11 8BN
1 bed 1 bath Land
53-acre mixed-use allocation with 20ha for employment, strong M62 links.
Approximately 53 acres (21.45 ha) freehold development land
A substantial 53-acre (21.45 ha) freehold land parcel on the eastern edge of Knottingley, offered with a clear allocation under Policy SPA26 for mixed housing and employment uses. The allocation reserves roughly 20 hectares in the eastern area for employment (E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii), B2 and B8), giving credible scope for logistics, industrial or research uses alongside residential development. Excellent road connectivity to the M62 (J33 ~3 miles; J34 ~4.5 miles), proximity to the Leeds–Hull rail line and the Aire & Calder Navigation strengthen the site’s access to labour and distribution routes.
The site comprises two principal parts: the former chemical works (approx. 7.5 ha) and the adjoining greenfield area (approx. 13.96 ha). The topography is largely level with minimal fall, simplifying earthworks and enabling efficient layout planning. Essential technical information is available in the data room (topography, drainage and flood risk, highways report, utilities, geotechnical and validation reports), supporting early feasibility and planning submissions.
Buyers should note material constraints: the presence of a former chemical works means contamination risk and likely remediation costs; geotechnical and validation reports should be reviewed carefully. The surrounding area is classified as deprived with an ‘endeavouring social renters’ profile and average crime statistics — factors that affect end-market values for housing and may influence funding and affordable housing requirements. Offers may be submitted conditional or unconditional; bidders are invited to provide outline proposals by 10 July 2025.
No flood risk is recorded and the tenure is freehold. Interested parties should factor remediation, infrastructure delivery and policy-compliant housing/employment mix into development costs and timings. The site presents a large-scale development opportunity for investors or housebuilders prepared to manage technical and social-context challenges to realise long-term value.
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