Wakefield Council has approved a proposal from Cars 2 Limited to repurpose a former industrial bakery site near the city centre as a vehicle storage facility.
The site, previously occupied by Speedibake and owned by Associated British Foods, was shut down permanently following a major fire in February 2020. The damage led to the facility’s demolition, with the company citing the cost and time required for a rebuild as prohibitive.
Under the approved plans, up to 400 vehicles will be stored on the brownfield site. The location will be an overflow and logistical hub for several nearby car showrooms, including Hyundai, Seat, Nissan, and Renault.
The move is positioned as a strategic expansion for Cars 2 Limited. It aims to ease on-site congestion at its retail locations and consolidate bulk deliveries and collections at a single, more efficient site.
The development brings a long-vacant plot back into commercial use and supports the continued growth of a local employer.
