land off, Ing Head Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, HD4 6XG

1. 1.The proposed development would be located where opportunities to access services and facilities by sustainable modes of transport are limited. The site is therefore not considered to represent a sustainable location, and the proposal fails to satisfy Policy GB7(1)(g) of the National Planning Policy Framework. The proposal does not fall within any other exceptions within Policy GB7. The development therefore constitutes inappropriate development for which no very special circumstances have been demonstrated contrary to policies GB6 and GB7 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2026. Plans and specifications schedule: - Plan Type Reference Version Date Received Site / Location Plans as Existing 2026/87 01 A 08/09/2026 Site / Location Plans as Proposed 2026/87 02 A 08/09/2026 Planning Statement - - 08/09/2026 Application form - - 08/09/2026 Pursuant to article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework, the Local Authority have, where possible, made a pre-application advice service available, complied with the Kirklees Development Management Charter 2024 and otherwise actively engaged with the applicant in dealing with the application. No amendments were sought.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

HD4 6XG

Date validated

8 September 2026

Consultation end

30 October 2026

Target decision date

12 October 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent address

Velocity Point, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield, S18 1PN

Case officer

Joanna Rednall