FRESH plans have now been submitted to build a retirement complex on a derelict site in Cleckheaton which had been earmarked for a supermarket.

The Albion Works and Northgate Mills site in Serpentine Road was previously owned by Tesco, and the firm had permission to extend its existing store onto neighbouring land.

But after the supermarket giant abandoned its rebuild scheme in 2013, developer McCarthy and Stone acquired the site and has now submitted plans to Kirklees Council for the site.

Residents in the area were invited to find out more about the proposals earlier this year and were given a chance to have their say.

The scheme is a joint venture between McCarthy and Stone, care home operator Darrington Health Care and Leeds Federated Housing Association. It includes a mix of residential accommodation including 43 retirement living apartments, an 83-bed care home facility, and seven affordable townhouses.

There will also be on-site car parking and landscaped gardens.

The design, access and sustainability statement submitted with the planning application describes the site as being previously home to several buildings known as Tofts Mill, Albion Works and part of Northgate Mill Buildings.

In 1967 the mill building was hit by fire, which led to a replacement being built. The mill buildings were used for the production of animal feeds, but that firm left the site in 2007, with the buildings being demolished in 2013.

Steve Secker, regional managing director (north east) for McCarthy and Stone, said: “100% of those who responded to our consultation were in favour of the proposals, and it is now imperative that local residents who want this site redeveloped let Kirklees Council know.

“Our proposals will turn a derelict site, in a prominent position in Cleckheaton, into specialist retirement living accommodation, and a care home with professionally landscaped gardens and affordable housing for families with lawns to the front and rear.

“With nearby public transport links and easy access to local shopping, these plans represent a great opportunity to boost the economy in the area and will give people the chance to downsize, freeing up larger homes.

“If anyone has any questions about the scheme I would encourage them to get in touch with the project team.”

People have until June 20 to comment on the plans by visiting kirklees.gov.uk.