Planning green light for more than 50 new homes

Planning permission has 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 two at Vivly’s development in the village. Phase one, comprising 31 homes, has completely sold out.

Oliver Bottomley, associate director – land and development at Vivly Living, said: “We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been granted planning permission for Shepley phase two.

“This means we can bring forward 52 fantastic new and much-needed homes to the community. These homes will be energy-efficient and offer additional garden space, providing comfortable and sustainable living for our customers.

“I’d like to say a personal thank you to Councillor John Taylor, the Shepley ward member and deputy leader of the Conservatives on Kirklees Council, who has helped to ensure we can build much-needed affordable housing for Shepley and allowed us to introduce the First Home Scheme, helping first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder.”

Cllr Taylor said: “I’m glad Kirklees Council has agreed to Vivly Living’s revised proposals.

“The new plan is much better, with more space and houses which 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.”

Work on Shepley phase two is due to begin this month and should be completed within 12 months.

Samantha McGregor, assistant director, sales, of Huddersfield-based Vivly Living, added: “We are tremendously proud of our Knowle Grange development in Shepley. Phase one has proved incredibly popular, with every single house sold within 18 months.

“We believe our acclaimed development, which has already won a number of awards, is exactly what this area needs. 

“A key part of our success lies in the fact that we work closely with our purchasers, creating the ideal home for them.”