Residential development company Vivly Living has received planning permission for a housing development at Grange Moor, an old quarrying and mining site near Huddersfield.
Kirklees Council has given the green light for 12 two- to four-bed homes at Denby Lane, Grange Moor, comprising seven bungalows, three family houses and two affordable homes.
Oliver Bottomley, Associate Director, Land and Development for Vivly, said: “This is tremendous news. After a very drawn-out planning process, we are very pleased planning has been granted for these 12 homes. The site is very exciting for Vivly, as it will create a real community.
“The houses on site will appeal to a wide demographic. The first-time buyer will be attracted to the two-bed affordable first homes, while families will like our three-bed, semi-dormer bungalows and four-bed detached houses and downsizers and design and property savvy individuals will love our contemporary bungalow.”
Oliver added: “These highly energy efficient homes will be set in a structured and attractive landscaping, which we feel will add to the character of Grange Moor village. As part of the development, and as part of our commitment to the community, we will be providing a defibrillator.
“We expect a good deal of interest in this development. There is a shortage of new-build developments in the Kirklees area, which is not currently achieving national housing supply standards. We trust we will meet this pent-up demand.”
There is a good deal of remediation work to be undertaken, with various government departments’ consents required, so Vivly expects to start on site in May.
The development also provides access to an adjoining site, with a further 21 homes planned.
Meanwhile, planning permission has also just 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.
