Following the closure of C6 Solutions chemical plant in 2005, this large site close to Castleford town centre was purchased by Paloma.  This property development group is looking to create a mixed use development to complement other regeneration projects in Castleford.

The aim as set out in the masterplan is to create a development that is at the heart of Castleford's regeneration that will be a key exemplar of what a sustainable community should be:

• A vibrant and green place to live
• A positive contributor to the perception of Castleford
• Encourages creativity and self discovery for each and every member of the community

Key concepts that underlie the developed masterplan include:

• Creating a strong urban structure that ties into the urban townscape
• Utilising and maximising the river and canal frontage
• Developing a network of interlinked open spaces that create ecological corridors for wildlife
• Creatively  looks at development densities
• Providing facilities for both existing and new communities
• A strong design concept that calls on the history and character of the local area for its inspiration
• Developing the street and public realm to ensure that cyclists and pedestrians take precedence over cars
• The best practice in terms of urban design

Paloma have appointed a team of consultants to examine the site constraints and potential for regeneration.  The team is made up of:

• The Planning Consultancy - planning advisors
• Taylor Young - urban design/master planning
• Encia - remediation specialists
• JBA Consultancy - flood risk accessors
• Hepworth Acoustics - acoustic specialists
• Penny Anderson Associates - ecological consultants
• Bryan G Hall - transport & highways matters
• C B Richard Ellis - Investment Analysts

Selective demolition of the industrial infrastructure has already taken place and an outline planning application is currently being considered.

Last updated: 1st November 2009