Developer upsizes Batley housing plan with more new homes earmarked for site near town centre
A developer has submitted plans to build 21 properties near Batley town centre despite a previous approval for only 19 homes.
The land, off Heaton Grange, has been sitting empty since at least 2008.
According to Rightmove, the 2.17-acre plot of land was initially granted a freehold residential development opportunity with full planning permission for 19 houses.
Yet, planning applications submitted to Kirklees Council last week by the developers – Jack Lunn Ltd – show that two more houses have been proposed for the site, despite the seller’s marketing agency accepting an initial price of “under offer”.
The planning applications propose 14 two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom homes, all with their own driveways.
The properties are intended to be a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, though it is unclear whether they will be for market housing or part of the affordable home ownership scheme.
The public consultation period ends on August 7.