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
Erection of single storey extension with canopy and security roller shutters (within a Conservation Area), 98a Halifax Old Road, Birkby
2020
Planning application 2020/91989 Erection of single storey extension with canopy and security roller shutters (within a Conservation Area), 98a Halifax Old Road, Birkby. The society has some concerns regarding this application although it considers it an improvement when compared to the scruffy and poorly designed frontages of many premises within the main shopping area…
Read more: Erection of single storey extension with canopy and security roller shutters (within a Conservation Area), 98a Halifax Old Road, Birkby
Change of use from dwelling to residential unit, 11 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield
2020
Planning application 2020/91720/91721 Change of use from dwelling to residential unit, 11 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield We consider the details and plans relating to this proposal to be wholly unacceptable and wonder why the submitted application was processed in its present form. As these applications relate to a building of architectural and historic importance, the applicant…
Read more: Change of use from dwelling to residential unit, 11 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield
Demolition of supermarket, erection of block of six flats, 19, Northgate, Almondbury
2020
Planning application 2020/92024 Demolition of supermarket, erection of block of six flats, 19, Northgate, Almondbury While there is no doubt that the existing supermarket building is a negative element within the townscape of this important and historic conservation area, the proposal to replace it with a block of six flats can only be classed as mediocre….
Read more: Demolition of supermarket, erection of block of six flats, 19, Northgate, Almondbury
Conversion of mill building to create wellness centre, Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge
2020
Planning application 2020/91574/91575 Conversion of mill building to create wellness centre, Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge The society applauds work carried out over the past few years to introduce new uses into the former textile mill. It fully supports this application which will further enhance the business, cultural and recreational mix that has been gradually created,…
Read more: Conversion of mill building to create wellness centre, Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Bridge
Erection of extensions, demolition and refurbishment of vacant care home and coach house to create care facility, external and internal alterations and erection of activities cabin within a Conservation Area, 34 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield
2020
Planning Application 2020/91591 Erection of extensions, demolition and refurbishment of vacant care home and coach house to create care facility, external and internal alterations and erection of activities cabin within a Conservation Area, 34 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield The society generally supports this application which should improve a building and grounds which appear to have deteriorated whilst empty….
Read more: Erection of extensions, demolition and refurbishment of vacant care home and coach house to create care facility, external and internal alterations and erection of activities cabin within a Conservation Area, 34 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield
Detached office building with rooms in roof space and reformation of car parking, Oakley House, 1 Hungerford Road, Edgerton
2020
Planning Application 2020/91253 Detached office building with rooms in roof space and reformation of car parking, Oakley House, 1 Hungerford Road, Edgerton Although this is a revision of plans submitted in 2017, the last of which was approved, HCS has serious concerns regarding this development particularly in respect of the density and area allocated for parking…
Read more: Detached office building with rooms in roof space and reformation of car parking, Oakley House, 1 Hungerford Road, Edgerton
Two detached dwellings, adjacent to 27 Woodthorpe Terrace, Longroyd Bridge
2020
Planning application 2020/91013 Two detached dwellings, adjacent to 27 Woodthorpe Terrace, Longroyd Bridge The site is adjacent to a building of both architectural and historic importance, Spring Lodge. It was awarded the ‘Best Refurbishment’ project in the HCS Design Awards 2015. The society has no objections to this proposal as long as there is no…
Read more: Two detached dwellings, adjacent to 27 Woodthorpe Terrace, Longroyd Bridge
Change of use & listed building consent alterations to create six flats, 69-71 New Street, Huddersfield
2020
Planning application 2020/91268 & 2020/91269 Change of use & listed building consent alterations to create six flats, 69-71 New Street, Huddersfield The society believes that any internal features relating to the architectural significance of this building should be retained. We have some concerns regarding the process by which the local planning authority can determine this application…
Read more: Change of use & listed building consent alterations to create six flats, 69-71 New Street, Huddersfield
Proposed extensions, 4 Kaffir Road, Edgerton
2020
Planning application 2020/91143 Proposed extensions, 4 Kaffir Road, Edgerton The society is concerned over the scale of the proposed extensions within a Conservation Area, as they appear to almost double the size of the existing footprint with expansion in three directions and a proportionally even greater increase in upstairs room space. The existing house appears…
Read more: Proposed extensions, 4 Kaffir Road, Edgerton
Alterations to former works to create 10 residential units
2020
Planning Applications 2020/90930 & 90931 Alterations to former works to create 10 residential units (Listed Building within Conservation Area) The society has no objection to the proposal, subject to retention of any internal features contemporary with the building’s original purpose. Any future signage on the Bath Street frontage should be strictly limited and designed…
Read more: Alterations to former works to create 10 residential units