Caddick Construction Group has secured planning permission to develop Cape House in Wakefield into its new headquarters.

Building work is set to commence soon on the vacant two-storey building. The project will include refurbishment work that will increase its size from 11,000 sq ft to 15,000 sq ft.

The design was produced by DLA Architecture and will include a two-storey extension, glazed front extension and space for a cafe.

The redeveloped building will also include open-plan office spaces, meeting rooms and break-out areas. EV charging points will also be added to the premises.

The work is expected to be complete by early 2024 and when finished, the building will be home to 130 staff. Caddick Construction will retain its current premises at Knottingley which has acted as the business' headquarters since 1979.

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Commenting on the change, Paul Dodsworth, Caddick Construction Group Managing Director, said: "We are growing as a business; our team is expanding, we're extending our geographical presence and our project portfolio is growing in all of our core sectors. It's the perfect time for us to invest in our new headquarters, which will give us a well-connected, modern and energised office from which we'll continue to thrive. It's also vitally important that we create a head office that will help attract and retain staff going forward."

Reflecting on their involvement, Jason Clarke, Director at DLA Architecture, commented: "DLA are delighted to support the Caddick Group in achieving planning consent to redevelop Cape House for its new HQ. This collaboration further strengthens our long and illustrious relationship with the Group and we feel privileged to have been entrusted to design new state of the art premises to align with their business aspirations and expansion plans."