The Council adopted the Central Wakefield Area Action Plan on 17 June 2009.
The document now forms part of the statutory development plan for Wakefield District and replaces the Wakefield City Centre policies in the UDP.
- Copies of the document, the Planning Inspector’s report and information relating to the adoption of the document are available (see 'Downloads').
About the Central Wakefield Area Action Plan
The Central Wakefield Area Action Plan develops the spatial vision, objectives and overall strategy set out in the Core Strategy (the main overarching document of the LDF) into more detailed policies and proposals relating directly to central Wakefield.
Central Wakefield is a geographical area that covers the whole of the city centre and also residential and employment area immediately beyond the current inner ring road. The city centre is a major shopping and commercial centre of sub regional importance. It has also been identified as the main driver of the district’s economy in the Community Strategy (Developing Knowledge Communities).
Preparation of the document has included wide ranging consultation and engagement with the public and interested parties, details of which can be accessed by following the appropriate links below. Briefly, the main stages have been:
- Early community engagement (Autumn/Winter 2004/2005);
- Issues and options consultation (June - July 2005);
- Preferred options consultation (January - February 2007); and
- Submission consultation (May – July 2008).
A senior government planning inspector found the document sound after examining it during 2008/09.
Information relating to previous stages:
