Two former churches in Wakefield are being positioned for business use, reflecting increasing demand for commercial premises in the area.
Plans have been submitted to convert the former Well Church in Wrenthorpe into administrative and storage space for a local refurbishment company. The firm, currently based in Ossett, has outgrown its existing facilities and aims to relocate to the School Lane site to improve efficiency and facilitate future expansion. The company also anticipates the move could support new job creation.
The Well Church site consists of a mix of original and extended structures, including a single-storey stone section with a slate roof and a two-storey brick-built addition. No structural or visual alterations to the building are planned under the current proposal.
Separately, Flanshaw United Reformed Church, which closed in 2023 after its final elder retired, is under offer after being listed for £225,000. The property, dating back to 1866, was marketed by Walker Singleton as having broad potential for reuse or redevelopment.
These developments highlight a growing trend of repurposing underutilised religious buildings to meet commercial demand in West Yorkshire.
