Plans lodged for £20m bus station redevelopment

Stephen George + Partners (SGP) in conjunction with AHR has submitted plans for the £20m redevelopment of Huddersfield’s bus station.

The bus station transformation is a partnership between Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority to create a new town centre gateway along with enhanced passenger facilities.

Alistair Branch, partner at SGP, said: “Huddersfield is the largest bus station in West Yorkshire and its redevelopment is a core component in an ambitious series of town centre interventions led by the council to create a cultural heart for the town centre.

“The unique canopy structure has a contemporary design, reminiscent of the rolling Yorkshire landscape, elevating the importance of this key transport hub and gathering point within the town centre.

“SGP has been involved in the project for several years, developing the canopy from initial concept, through business case approval to the design now submitted for planning approval.”

SGP’s design for the canopy and the public realm beneath it was developed through extensive discussions with clients, the local authority and other stakeholders.

Office and retail units in the station’s frontages will also be revitalised as part of the scheme.

Matt Beaumont, associate at SGP, said: “The canopy uses a glulam lattice to support a mix of sedum roof and solar panel glass to create a light and inviting transition space from the public realm to the bus station itself.

“The integrated roof lights not only let natural light flow into the area but produce their own green energy, whilst the sedum promotes biodiversity, reducing rainwater runoff and helping improve local air quality.

“The solar glazing ensures energy generation is visible to users below for educational purposes whilst additionally diffusing direct sunlight.”

If planning is granted, work is expected to start on site in the summer of 2025.