Castleford Tigers take gigantic stride towards stadium redevelopment

Castleford Tigers have confirmed that they have been granted planning permission for their stadium redevelopment at Wheldon Road.

The Tigers are now just waiting on approval of the Axiom proposals as well.

The club issued the following statement on X: “Approved! The planning application for Wheldon Road upgrades have been approved by Wakefield Council’s Planning and Highways Committee.

“Now we await a decision on the axiom proposals.”

Fantastic news for the club on the eve of the new season as they prepare for a huge clash against Wigan Warriors in Round One making history in the first ever Super League game broadcast in full on BBC.

Castleford Tigers statement

This comes after Wakefield Express shared the statement Castleford sent to the council to secure planning permission.

The statement read: “Castleford Tigers are about more than rugby league.

“Although the club’s achievements on the pitch are of fundamental importance to the local community, they are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the positive effects the club and the crucial work of the foundation has on the local community.

“The club is a source of pride to Castleford and the Five Towns, putting the area on the map across the world and being a beacon of light and success in an area that has struggled with the effects of its industrial decline.

“The club fosters a sense of identity and character for the local area in having a club competing at the top level of rugby league.

“Wheldon Road is the historic and spiritual home of the club but is simply not fit for purpose for a modern professional sports team.

“Without major upgrades to the stadium, the long term sustainability of the club and the myriad of benefits cannot be guaranteed.

“This would be catastrophic for the town and its residents.”

Fortunately for the club, they appear on the road to redevelopment.