Plans to build 408 homes on farmland in a Wakefield village have been recommended for approval.
A petition against the scheme in Altofts has been signed by more than 2,000 residents. Wakefield Council has also received almost 1,000 objections from people concerned that the village is becoming a ‘concrete jungle’. Taylor Wimpey wants to build the properties on 18 hectares of land at Altofts Hall Farm. A mix of homes are proposed, including apartments and bungalows, plus two, three and four-bed houses.
Group member Allison Lund said previously: “The proposed development is overbearing and out of scale for the village. “Once completed it would increase the size of Altofts by a quarter. “Currently at peak and school times we have standing traffic the full length of Station Road in both directions. “There is no way the road would be able to cope. “It will put an extra burden on roads, schools and GP and dental surgeries.
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