Care home could be bulldozed

An application has been submitted to Wakefield Council to demolish the building on South Elmsall’s Ash Grove.

The 27-bedroom property has stood empty for a number of years and has attracted vandals and anti-social behaviour.

Applicants Exemplar Healthcare Ltd has not outlined any plans for the site if permission for demolition is granted.

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