Mirfield residents have opposed “unacceptable” housing plans, with fears it would cause harm to the local area.
A housing developer wants to bring five homes to a plot of land at 42 Robin Royd Lane, Mirfield. To make way for the development, an existing semi-detached property would need to be demolished.
Under the plans, the homes would be set over three storeys, with all of them having three bedrooms. Each home would have its own private driveway and private garden to the rear.
Three residents have made objections to the scheme. While none of their comments take issue with the principle of the lane being developed, they are concerned that these plans represent overdevelopment and will cause harm to the character of the local area, amenity of neighbouring properties and highway safety.
One resident described the current plans as “unacceptable” and said: “The proposed building is entirely out of keeping with the established character of Robin Royd Lane. The height of the development and the proposed three storeys is not in keeping with anything on the current road.
“All the features in the proposed plan including, continuous roofline, roof lights resemble an apartment block and again not in keeping with the other local properties. Other features such as Juliet balconies and irregular window arrangements have no local precedent.”
Another added: “The scheme would significantly harm neighbouring amenity. Third-storey rear windows create direct lines of sight into neighbouring gardens and habitable rooms, removing long-enjoyed privacy. The north-east neighbour’s garden will be overshadowed for much of the day due to the block’s siting, alignment, and height. Opposite properties will lose their current green outlook, replaced by a tall, block-like façade.”
The site sits within a high risk area due to past coal mining activity, but subject to several conditions being added, the Coal Authority says it has no objection to the development.
The target date for Kirklees Council to make a decision on the plans has been set for 3 October.
