Enterprise Zones were first established in 2012 and are designated areas across England that provide tax breaks and Government support to businesses that locate to them.
Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, is in the South East of the Wakefield District and was originally established in 1949. The park has grown considerably since then due to the locations excellent transport links to the A1, M62 & M1. The 120 businesses currently located on Langthwaite Business Park benefit from a pleasant environment around the park and the knowledge that they are working and trading in the lowest crime area in the Wakefield District.
The park has become an area of choice for many companies so the 11.94 hectares of development land that is the Enterprise Zone Extension is welcome for the parks continuing future development.
Companies choosing to locate within the Langthwaite Enterprise Zone will benefit from upto 100% business rate discount worth up to £275,000 per business over a 5-year period providing they locate onto the Enterprise Zone before 31st March 2022. For more information and to find out how the Langthwaite Enterprise Zone can benefit your business please call Wakefield Council on 01924 306612
Please see area of Langthwaite Business Park Enterprise Zone Extension shown in blue on the map below.