PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Discouraging adverse developments, supporting positive applications
An important role of the Society is to consider new planning applications. Kirklees Council consults us on major applications which cover the Huddersfield area.
Key changes often result from the Society’s comments and its efforts in preventing development which is felt to have a negative impact on the area’s heritage and environmental quality.
Anyone can view and comment on planning applications via the Kirklees Council website. If you see any you think we should know about, please contact us in addition to sending your views to Kirklees Council
17-33a John William Street, Huddersfield
2022
Application numbers: 2022/93964 and 2022/93895 (click on numbers to go to full application) 17-33a John William Street, Huddersfield. Listed Building Consent for reinstatement, refurbishment and repair of 6 shops and signage. This application was granted on March 22, 2023 Comments made on behalf of Huddersfield Civic Society with regard to applications 2022/93964 & 2022/93895. The…
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KIRKLEES CULTURAL HEART
2022
Kirklees Cultural Heart will radically transform part of Huddersfield town centre KIRKLEES CULTURAL HEART PLANNING APPLICATION (2022/93248) The proposed development introduces welcome, visitor focused, facilities with the stated objective of drawing in many new visitors to reinvigorate the town centre. Clearly, this must deliver a substantial increase in visitor traffic, or the KCH project will fail. …
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Several digital display screens in Huddersfield town centre
2022
Planning application numbers 2022/93076, 2022/93077, 2022/93074, 2022/93083, 2022/93082, 2022/93086 Application 2022/93077 refused on January 31, 2023 Application 2022/93083 refused on February 1, 2023 Application 2022/93082 refused on February 3, 2023 Application 2022/93086 refused on February 9, 2023 Application 2022/93074 refused on February 13, 2023 Several digital display screens in Huddersfield town centre Huddersfield Civic Society is vehemently opposed to planning…
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Clayton Fields site off Halifax Road, Edgerton
2022
Planning Application: 2022/91822 Application by Prospect Estates Ltd, the owner of the Clayton Fields site off Halifax Road, Edgerton, be let off £362,000 of Section 106 payments to Kirklees Council To see the full planning application click here. Huddersfield Civic Society has strongly objected to an application by Prospect Estates Ltd, the owner of the…
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Waverley United Reformed Church, Waverley Road, Huddersfield
2022
Planning Application: 2022/91283 Application Withdrawn, July 26, 2022 Waverley United Reformed Church, Waverley Road, Huddersfield. Change of use of former church building (Class F1f) into soft play facility with ancillary cafe To see the planning application click here. Comments made on behalf of Huddersfield Civic Society. The society supports this application in the hope…
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52 Gledholt Road, Huddersfield
2022
Planning Application: 2022/90952 52 Gledholt Road, Huddersfield HD1 4HR To see the planning application click here. Alterations to dwelling to form 8 self-contained studio apartments and 4 bed HMO (house in multiple occupation), alterations to access and wall, formation of parking spaces (within a Conservation Area) Comments made on behalf of Huddersfield Civic Society. The…
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Malaikas Grill Bar, 11 Cross Church Street, Huddersfield
2022
Planning Applications: 2022/90087 Malaikas Grill Bar, 11 Cross Church Street, Huddersfield Change of Use and Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to first and second floors to create 2 dwellings. To see the application click here. Comments made on behalf of Huddersfield Civic Society There appears to be no heritage issues of contention. However, as…
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Reserved Matters Application for Erection of Three Sculptural Features, New Street, Huddersfield
2021
Planning Application 2021/94515Approved on March 31, 2022 Reserved Matters Application for Erection of Three Sculptural Features, New Street, Huddersfield. To see the application click here. A public consultation is now underway which ends on January 7, 2022. Comments made on behalf of Huddersfield Civic Society Huddersfield Civic Society voiced major concerns regarding these…
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Greenhead College
2021
Image of proposed new building at Greenhead College from Galliford Try construction company. Planning Application 2021/93674 Greenhead College Partial redevelopment of site including a new 4-storey building To see the full application click here. Huddersfield Civic Society supports Greenhead College revamp plans but with some concerns. Huddersfield Civic Society welcomes the intention to improve…
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King James’ School, Almondbury
2021
Planning application 2021/93535 King James’ School, Almondbury Discharge of condition 9 (materials) of previous permission To see the full planning application click here. Comments made on behalf of Huddersfield Civic Society. HCS is disappointed and concerned that Kirklees’ own developer, DPP Planning, is looking to discharge a planning condition on King James School…
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