Planning permission has been granted to Vivly Living for a residential development at Shepley, near Huddersfield.
Kirklees Council has given the go-ahead for 52 new homes at Knowle Grange, which will form Phase 2 at Vivly’s development in the village. Phase 1, comprising 31 homes, has completely sold out.
Oliver Bottomley, Associate Director – Land and Development at Vivly Living, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been granted planning permission for Shepley Phase 2. This means we can bring forward 52 fantastic new and much-needed homes to the community.
“These homes will be energy-efficient and offer additional garden space, providing comfortable and sustainable living for our customers.
“I’d like to say a personal thank you to Coun John Taylor, the Shepley ward member and deputy leader of the Conservatives on Kirklees Council, who has helped to ensure that we can build much-needed affordable housing for Shepley and allowed us to introduce the First Home Scheme, helping first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder.”
Coun Taylor explained: “I’m glad that Kirklees Council has agreed to Vivly Living’s revised proposals. The new plan is much better, with more space and houses which have larger gardens than before which is much better for families. As Vivly’s first phase showed, there is a demand for well-designed houses like this here in the village.
“This plan includes some two-bed houses under the First Homes scheme which will be ideal for young people wanting to buy their first home. Being able to buy a home in the village you grew up in is an aspiration for many young people locally.
“So hopefully we’ll see spades in the ground soon and people moving in, as the first residents of this second phase before the year is out.”
Work on Shepley Phase 2 is due to begin this month (January). It should be completed within 12 months.
