Planning application for Holmfirth retirement development approved 

We are delighted to announce that our planning application for a new retirement complex, on the brownfield Prickleden Mill site in Holmfirth, has been approved by Kirklees Council, at the 23 August Planning Sub-Committee meeting.

The proposals envisage transforming the now disused industrial site into a 46-apartment complex for the over 55’s, complete with community facilities, gardens and restored mill dam.

The scheme has been designed with the lifestyle and well-being of its residents in mind. Set in a courtyard style, the apartments will be centred around a landscaped garden and overlook the restored landscaped mill dam. In addition there will be a residents’ pavilion, house manager, guest bedrooms, and an area set aside for the residents to do their own gardening, such as herbs, flowers or even vegetables!

Conroy Brook Chief Executive, Richard Conroy said: “We have an ageing population, with the number of retired persons set to more than double within 25 years, and this trend is reflected in Kirklees. Many people have talked to me of the difficulty of finding suitable retirement homes in the Holme Valley, which is why we are delighted to receive planning approval, to allow us to bring this scheme forward. 

We have a track record of award winning retirement developments and believe the Prickleden Mill site will make a positive contribution to the community, including an estimated 350 construction jobs, and deliver much needed, modern retirement units. We have also already had an astounding level of interest, with over 80 people registering to receive more information.”

Conroy Brook is confident that this new development will respect the heritage of the site, whilst providing residents with modern accommodation of the highest quality within walking distance of the heart of Holmfirth. 

It is envisaged that work on the site will start in 2013.