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A massive housing scheme has taken a major step forward, as contracts are exchanged with plans for the delivery of 300 homes.
Dewsbury Riverside is the largest of Kirklees Local Plan’s housing allocations and has been earmarked for 4,000 homes in total.
On top of this, the plans include community infrastructure and open spaces.
Kirklees Council owns just under 20 per cent of the site, including a key point of access.
Now, things are moving forward for a plot at Lees Hall Road.
Developer, Breck Homes, is leading this part of the development after acquiring the land from the Diocese of Leeds.
This will allow around 300 properties to be constructed. They will be a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses, alongside open space and play areas.
Nigel Robson, Breck Homes’ managing director for Yorkshire, said: “We’re excited to progress plans for 300 high-quality affordable homes.
"There is significant demand for affordable housing across the district.
"A development of this scale can play a key role in meeting that need, while creating a new community for people and families.
“The acquisition underlines Breck’s commitment to making a positive impact across Yorkshire.
"We now look forward to working with Kirklees Council and local stakeholders as we develop our plans.”
Councillor Phillip James, Cabinet member for Housing and Physical Communities added: “Dewsbury Riverside is a key strategic housing priority for Kirklees, and we’re pleased to see Breck Homes bringing forward their proposal for new homes within the Dewsbury Riverside Allocated Site.
“This is a Breck Homes led development that will deliver much-needed housing and also represents a positive step forward for the wider area and allocated site.
"The council continues to work with landowners, Homes England and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to bring forward the wider site.”