About the Site
The proposed development site covers 2.6 hectares of grassland and is surrounded by existing homes to the north, east and west.
To the south-west is Asquith Fields play area, while agricultural land lies to the south east. A Public Right of Way (PRoW) runs along the southern edge of the site.
Access is via Sunny View (also known as White Lee Gardens) off White Lee Road.
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This is a well-connected and sustainable location for new homes, with easy access to local shops, schools, healthcare, employment opportunities, and public transport. The site is just 300 metres from the nearest bus stops and benefits from good walking, cycling, and road links.
It is also located within 2.5km of both Batley and Heckmondwike town centres, making it an ideal place for a new residential community.
Planning Policy and Housing Context
National planning policy encourages the delivery of well-designed, sustainable homes in the right places, with good access to services and transport.
It also promotes a mix of housing types, including affordable homes, while making efficient use of land and protecting the environment. Local councils are expected to plan for enough homes and ensure they are delivered in a timely and coordinated way.
In Kirklees, there is a clear and growing housing need. The Council’s latest figures show only a 3.96-year housing land supply, well below the Government’s requirement for a five-year supply. The 2023 Housing Delivery Test results also shows that just 54% of the homes required within Kirklees were actually delivered, further emphasising the need for new, well-located development.
The Kirklees Local Plan (2019) sets out where new homes, jobs, and services should be delivered up to 2031. The proposed site forms a small part (2.6 hectares) of a wider 48-hectare urban greenspace allocation which extends to the south-east.