Councillors at an upcoming meeting will make a decision on proposals to build more affordable housing in Kirklees.

The proposals, to go before Kirklees Council's Cabinet, focus on five sites, including Hartshead, Dewsbury, and Batley. The sites will be sold to Kirklees Council’s strategic partner Thirteen Group for development, in line with the council’s Local Plan, if approved.

The development of these sites by Thirteen Group would focus on maximising the number of affordable homes provided, and making sure all housing is energy efficient.  The sites would therefore contribute greatly to local housing growth and to the council’s green agenda.

The five sites are: Highmoor Lane, Hartshead, Mayman Lane Batley, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, Main Avenue, Cowlersley and Netheroyd Hill, Fixby

To make sure these homes are also energy efficient Thirteen Group is looking to include a variety of modern methods of construction, as well as low carbon heating and heat recovery systems, solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and low energy light circuits.

If plans are approved, Thirteen Group aim to start construction work next year with a target of completing development on all five sites by the end of 2025.

Councillor Graham Turner, Cabinet Member for Growth & Regeneration,said: “I’m really excited about this scheme, and to be working with Thirteen Group to provide much-needed housing for residents on five sites located across the district.  As a strategic partner of Homes England, Thirteen Group bring with them both funding and expertise, and I look forward to seeing these energy efficient homes starting onsite.”