Shepley development gets the go-ahead following rejection

Vivly will build the 52 homes at Knowle Grange as phase two of its scheme in the village near Huddersfield.

Work is due to start this month and the developer is aiming to have it completed within 12 months.

Cllr John Taylor, Shepley ward member and deputy leader of the Conservatives on Kirklees Council, said: “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 that 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.

“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.

“As a Shepley resident, I am very proud of this wonderful new addition to our village.

“I have supported this sensitive development, which is perfectly in tune with the character and ambience of the rest of Shepley, since the early planning stages and it is very satisfying to see the original vision become reality and be so
successful.”