We know that Newsome Mill Ponds matter to lots of people in Newsome (and beyond). If our mill ponds matter to you, please send Kirklees Council your comments about plans to build 22 houses on this heritage greenspace. You have until Tuesday 8th June to share your views.
How to make your views heard
You can share your comments with Kirklees Council, to be considered as part of the planning decision. Please share your comments by Tuesday 8th June 2021.
Object to the application online now at: www.savenewsomemillponds.org.uk
You do not need to create an account to comment –
just choose the ‘Or, continue as a guest‘ link
(you can write up to 500 words)
Or email: dc.admin@kirklees.gov.uk
(there is no word limit for email responses)
Or write to:
Kirklees Planning Service, Civic Centre 3, PO BOX B93, Huddersfield, HD1 2JR
You must include your name and postal address in emails or letters. You must also quote this reference:
Planning application 2021/91638
About this site
This heritage greenspace right at the heart of Newsome includes the 19th century mill pond and culvert (the oldest surviving part of Newsome Mills), the former mill workers allotments and an avenue of protected trees. It’s well used by wildlife and greatly valued by residents. Local people and community organisations in the area have spoken up many times in support of this greenspace, which we want to keep for the benefit of residents and wildlife.
Newsome Mill Ponds are fed by a network of land drains, running all down the hillside between Castle Hill and Newsome. The ponds have been providing an important function in preventing local flooding for 200 years. Newsome Mill Ponds matter for local people, for our health and wellbeing, for wildlife, for sustainable drainage, for our heritage and for our sense of belonging.
If Newsome Mill Ponds matter to you, please add your comments:
www.savenewsomemillponds.org.uk
Further information
Newsome Mill Ponds matter – Newsome Mills campaign blog
View the planning application
Planning application 2021/91638
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