By
David Spereall
West Yorks News
If approved, the warehouse would be built close to this existing warehouse, run by Newcold, on Newmarket Lane.
A decision on whether or not a gigantic new warehouse can be built close to land once earmarked for a community stadium is due next week.
Developers Mountpark Logistics want to build a storage and distribution centre, measuring two million square feet, on land off Newmarket Lane in Stanley, Wakefield.
Wakefield Council’s planning officers have acknowledged that the development would “dominate” the local skyline from certain points and result in the loss of biodiversity, but have nonetheless recommended the scheme be approved by councillors next Thursday.