Plans for hadfields huddersfield store to get new lease of life

A former Huddersfield bakery could soon become a takeaway if plans are approved by Kirklees Council. As Hadfield’s ran into financial difficulties, several members of staff were left without

jobs with very little notice. Workers were first informed of the problem on November 1, 2024 upon receiving a WhatsApp message saying they would not be paid due at the time to ‘cash flow

issues’. The following Monday, staff were called to the Huddersfield HQ and dealt the devastating news that they had lost their jobs, with some employed by the company for decades. Some of

the bakeries have since been given a new lease of life, with several former stores at Bradley, Fartown, Lindley, Marsh, Newsome and Meltham having been converted, or in the process of being

converted into ‘The Deli’ sandwich shops, as of March this year. Now, another vacant store could be getting repurposed, as a neighbouring takeaway looks to relocate. Plans submitted to

Kirklees Council hope to transform the former Lockwood branch at 2 Swan Lane into Bismillah takeaway, which is currently located at number 4. Bismillah has been in operation since 1998, with

the applicant believing that there will be no adverse impact on the local community due to the business’ familiarity with the area and existing operation. A decision is expected to be made

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property is located in a predominantly residential area, with some long-standing businesses. The application hopes to secure permission for the change of use to a hot food takeaway, a rear

extension, roof alterations, external roller shutters and an external extractor unit. A supporting document on behalf of the applicant explains that the proposal aims to “harmonise” with the

character of the local area, while respecting the architectural context and meeting accessibility standards. It says: “The proposal has been carefully designed to respect the surrounding

area's architectural context, ensure harmony with existing properties, and address accessibility and parking considerations. “By retaining existing access paths and utilising

established parking bays, the application minimizes potential impacts on neighbouring businesses and residents. Furthermore, the expected parking demand is anticipated to be lower than the

previous bakery use, reducing strain on local amenities.” _GET ALL THE LATEST AND BREAKING HUDDERSFIELD NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX BY_ _ SIGNING UP TO OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER HERE. _