Much-loved Storthes Hall to be demolished

PERMISSION GIVEN FOR NEW HOUSING ESTATE ON FORMER STUDENT HALLS

- By ABIGAIL MARLOW

ACCOMMODATION that has housed thousands of Huddersfield's students is to be torn down, as plans for a new housing estate get the green light.

The decision was made yesterday by Kirklees Council's Strategic Planning Committee, with the applicant, Ubrique Investments Ltd, being granted outline planning permission for a development of up to 261 homes at Storthes Hall, Kirkburton.

With the permission being 'outline' - only considering the principle of residential development and access to the site - further details will need to be brought forward and agreed by the local authority before any homes are built.

However, the permission allows for the demolition of the former blocks of student accommodation, which has a place in the hearts of many who fondly recall memories of their university years. The Venue - the now vacant bar and restaurant on site - will also be bulldozed.

Listed assets like The Lodge Cottage and gate piers will remain, along with the reception building which is a non-designated heritage asset.