Land at Parkside, Pontefract

The subject site forms the latest phase of the former Prince of Wales Colliery, which is a colliery that once produced 1.5 million tonnes of coal a year until is closed in 2002. The site is being sold by Harworth Group Plc. Previous phases of the Prince of Wales redevelopment have successfully been built out by housebuilders such as Taylor Wimpey, Avant and Harron Homes, helping to create an established and thriving community of in excess of 500 new homes.

The specific sale opportunity comprises a development site totalling approximately 6.31 hectares (15.59 acres) gross, netting down to circa 2.85 hectares (7.04 acres). The pending planning application envisages 150 dewllings to be built on the site, comprising 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom dwellings.

The site is located approximately 1 mile to the north west of Pontefract town centre, directly off the A639 (Park Road). Junction 32 of the M62 is located less than 0.5 miles north of the site, linking with the larger conurbation of Leeds in just 15 miles. The site is directly opposite Pontefract Racecourse.

Pontefract is a well-serviced market town, with a range of shops and amenities such as a Tesco Superstore, Morrisons, Aldi store and various pubs and cafes. There are also primary and secondary schools, a Medical Centre and petrol stations. The wide selection of services and attractions on offer in Pontefract and surrounding areas will appeal to the key purchasing demographics of families, young professionals and retirees.