By Joshua Robinson – 

Kirklees Council has been working alongside architects, to develop early designs for a new housing scheme that will replace two high-rise blocks, Bishops Court and Holme Park Court, in Berry Brow.

The proposals have been shared with the tenants living in the blocks and residents in the surrounding area, hoping to receive their views and opinions.

This follows the decision made by the council’s cabinet in summer 2021, that the flats will be demolished following consultation with tenants who said this was their preferred option. Existing tenants are being supported by housing officers to find new homes.

Early plans show around 135 new sustainable and affordable homes over three blocks, with the layout designed to respond to the existing site constraints including site levels, surrounding trees, and landscaping.

The designs at this stage are not final and are likely to change throughout the design development stage.

Naz Parkar, Service Director for Homes and Neighbourhoods, said to Kirklees Together: “It’s great to see we are moving on to the next phase of regenerating Berry Brow flats and concept designs have been put in place.”

“Having input from our tenants and local residents will be a crucial step to making sure we can create a housing scheme that will benefit everyone.”

“As a council, we are committed to improving housing standards and this project will contribute greatly to our ambitions through the various design elements proposed.”

Next will be the council continuing to work with architects to develop the proposals in preparation for a planning submission later this year.

This story was originally reported by Kirklees Together.

If you want to provide feedback on the proposals, you can fill out a survey at https://kirklees.gov.uk/berrybrow-consultation or email HNBerryBrow@Kirklees.gov.uk to have your say by Wednesday 12th June.

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