Planning application
The Homestead, Hurst Knowle, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8SG
Works: New dwelling Demolition Major scheme
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Proposal
Demolition of the former Homestead care home and erection of 28 dwellings, comprising 20 apartments and 8 bungalows, with access from Hurt Knowle and associated external works including landscaping
As published by the council, reference 2025/91579
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/91579
- Type
- Full
- Received
- 9 Jun 2025
- Validated
- 28 Jul 2025
- Ward
- Almondbury Ward Old
- Postcode
- HD5 8SG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jun 2025
Received by Kirklees
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28 Jul 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
82 documents on file for this application
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