Café plans for fishing lake given go-ahead

Plans for a café overlooking a fishing lake in Mirfield have been given the green light.

Martin Walsh Architectural (MWA) has been awarded the design contract for the development off Sands Lane.

The plans also include an education classroom, a picnic and play area and a car park for 16 cars.

Working with Robert Halstead Planning Consultants and on behalf of the Chappelow family, MWA gained planning approval from Kirklees Council for the proposed 1184 sq ft development.

Marcus Walsh, director of Martin Walsh Architectural, said: “We’re delighted to have been given the go ahead on this exciting project after an extensive planning application. The proposed lakeside café will offer perfect scenic views of the fishing lake and will become a great spot for all the family.”

Due to the proximity to a neighbouring fishing lake, permission followed an extensive planning application process which included an ecological survey.

It is expected that work on the development will begin in October 2018.