Planning Application for New Holmfirth Retirement Development Approved
 

Award-winning Holmfirth property developer Conroy Brook (Developments) Ltd is delighted to announce that its 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.

About Conroy Brook

Conroy Brook has a reputation for its high quality, award-winning developments, which use local craftsmanship and natural Yorkshire stone to create eye-catching homes. Previous developments are highly commended, with another former Holmfirth development, Holme Valley Court, scooping ‘Most Outstanding Retirement Apartment Development in the UK 2011’.  The company also recently completed a state of the art care home with dementia wing for Meridian Healthcare, and won UK Small/Medium Housebuilder of the Year at the 2010 Housebuilder of the Year Awards.

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