The plans to develop around 650 acres of the Grimescar Valley, Huddersfield have been unveiled.


The masterplan from Thornhill Estates includes housing for what has been dubbed the Huddersfield Gateway includes: commercial development, educational facilities as well as country park spaces in an area between Ainley Top, Birchencliffe and Fixby, an area that includes Fixby Hall Estate, in a move that aims to be worth around £180m to the local economy.


Edmund Thornhill, managing director of Thornhill Estates said of the proposal: “My family has had stewardship of the Fixby Hall estate for over eight centuries.


“This area is incredibly important to me and I am excited about these plans.


“I believe they will bring high quality developments that benefit our local area and everyone that lives here for the long term.”


The plans for the land include:

 

  • Circa 200 new houses including affordable homes
  • Opening up the Grimescar Valley with publicly-accessible open space land;
  • Contributions to public transport and education in the local area;
  • Local job creation both directly and indirectly;
  • A New Homes Bonus for Kirklees Council - a government grant that matches the council tax raised on each new house for six years.


Clearly this could be positive news for the construction industry that will have a lasting impact for years to come.


The public are invited to find out more and comment at: www.huddersfield-gateway.co.uk .