Plan to build over 100 homes next to South Kirkby's cricket club recommended for approval
Councillors have been advised to approve the proposal to build “high quality” homes on 4.5 hectares of agricultural land in South Kirkby.
Last updated 14th Aug 2026
Plans to build up to 104 houses next to a town’s cricket club have been recommended for approval.
Councillors have been advised to approve the proposal to build “high quality” homes on 4.5 hectares of agricultural land in South Kirkby.
The site, off Mayfields Way, is next to South Kirkby Colliery Cricket Club.
More than 60 residents, along with South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Town Council and local MP Jon Trickett, have objected to the Persimmon Homes development.
Those opposed to the scheme said it would add to traffic congestion and road safety problems in the area.
Other objectors said it would create a flood risk and that local infrastructure, including schools and medical facilities, lacked the capacity to cope with additional housing.
The site was removed from the greenbelt and allocated for housing under Wakefield Council’s Local Plan, which was adopted in 2024.
The developer plans to build a range of terraced, semi-detached and detached properties.
The scheme also includes creating two public open spaces within the development and a “biodiverse green corridor” alongside nearby Langthwaite Beck.
New pedestrian footpaths and cycleways through the area are also planned.
A public right of way through the site would be retained if the proposals are approved.
Officers have recommended that members of the council’s planning and highways committee approve the plan when they meet on August 20.
A report said: “It is considered that the development, which would provide a good standard of housing environment for future occupiers, would not result in harm to the amenity and general living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers.
“It is considered that the site can be accessed safely and would allow for vehicles and pedestrians to travel safely through the site.
“In addition, it is considered that the site can be appropriately managed in terms of flood risk and drainage.
“Whilst the objectors’ concerns are noted it is not considered that these would prevent the granting of planning permission in this instance.”
A planning statement submitted on behalf of Persimmon said: “The design will create an attractive, high quality and sustainable neighbourhood with a distinct sense of place.
“The proposed design of the development seeks to be consistent with, and enhance the character of, the local residential area.
“It will contribute to the building of a strong, vibrant and healthy community by fostering a well-designed and beautiful safe place to live that contributes to the protection and enhancement of the natural and built environment.”
The document said the scheme would support 90 full-time jobs over the three-and-a-half year period it would take to construct the properties.