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Foxroyd Lane, Dewsbury, WF12

Description

A Distinctive Detached Family Home
Plot 2 · Thornhill ·  West Yorkshire
A substantial three-storey, five-bedroom detached home with generous living accommodation, considered design and excellent family-home potential.

PLANNING APPLICATION: 2021/70/93666/E

THE PROPERTY
An exciting opportunity to acquire an individually designed detached residence at Foxroyd Lane, Thornhill, in the area of West Yorkshire.

The proposed property has been designed across three floors, combining generous family accommodation with a practical arrangement of living, sleeping and working spaces. The architectural drawings illustrate a substantial home with a traditional pitched-roof design, brick elevations, multiple windows and a dedicated garage.

The layout offers flexibility for modern family living, with separate lounge space, an expansive kitchen and family room, and a range of bedrooms and ancillary accommodation.

A HOME DESIGNED AROUND FAMILY LIVING
Ground Floor — Kitchen, Dining & Family Space
The ground-floor layout is centred on an open-plan kitchen and family room, creating a versatile environment for everyday living, entertaining and spending time together.

Additional features shown on the plans include:

Spacious kitchen with adjoining family and dining areas
Separate utility room
Ground-floor WC
Generous lounge area
Internal staircase connecting the accommodation
Access to the exterior through the proposed openings shown on the drawings
First Floor — Bedrooms & Living Space
The first-floor layout provides a further range of private and family accommodation, including:

Three bedrooms
Dedicated study
Bathroom
En-suite facilities
Landing and circulation space
Separate lounge area
The arrangement provides flexibility for family members, guests and home working.

Second Floor — Principal Accommodation
The upper floor includes two further bedrooms, with the plans showing:

Bedroom 1 with en-suite bathroom facilities
Bedroom 2
Landing and circulation space
Additional WC
Integral garage shown at this level in the submitted drawings
The full arrangement should be read alongside the architect’s drawings to understand the relationship between the floors and the proposed access.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The proposed elevations illustrate a traditional residential design, with brickwork, pitched tiled roofs and carefully arranged window openings.

The south elevation features a prominent three-storey arrangement of windows, while the other elevations show the roof form, garage frontage and external staircase.

The combination of traditional materials and a substantial multi-storey form gives the property a distinctive presence within its residential setting.

SITE & LOCATION
Foxroyd Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Situated in Thornhill, the property occupies a residential location within the wider Dewsbury area. The surrounding West Yorkshire region offers access to established communities, local amenities and regional transport connections.

The proposed site layout identifies Plot 2 in relation to Foxroyd Lane and neighbouring properties.

Prospective purchasers are encouraged to inspect the site, review the plans and make their own enquiries regarding access, boundaries, services and local amenities.

PLANNING HISTORY & DOCUMENTATION
Application reference: 2021/70/93666/E

The supplied Kirklees Council decision notice describes the application as:

Variation of Condition 2 (plans and specifications) on previous permission 2017/91178 for erection of 6 dwellings and demolition of existing dairy.

The notice identifies the site as Plot 2, Foxroyd Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, and refers to the original planning permission granted on 3 October 2017. It also refers to plans and applications submitted to the council on 16 September 2021.

The documents supplied for this brochure include proposed floor layouts, roof layout, external elevations and a proposed site layout prepared by FOX Architecture & Design, dated September 2021.

How to find the application online
Planning documents can be accessed through the official Kirklees Council planning register:

Website:

Open the Kirklees Council planning application search page.
Enter 2021/70/93666/E in the application-number search field.
Run the search and open the matching application record.
Review the application description, decision notice and available plans and supporting documents.
If the reference does not return a result, try searching by Foxroyd Lane or the postcode shown on the relevant planning record.
The planning register is the appropriate source for checking the application documents and decision history. Prospective purchasers should review the full decision notice, approved drawings and any conditions before proceeding.

A DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WORTH EXPLORING
With its substantial three-storey layout, five-bedroom accommodation, multiple living areas and traditional architectural treatment, Plot 2 presents an opportunity to explore a distinctive detached family home in Thornhill.

For purchasers, developers or other interested parties, the combination of architectural drawings and an identifiable planning history provides a starting point for further due diligence.

Further information and enquiries

For details of availability, price, title, site access and supporting documentation, please contact the appointed selling agent or property owner.

Important information: This brochure is prepared from the architectural drawings and planning decision notice supplied. It is intended for marketing and information purposes only and is not a substitute for the council’s official planning documents. The exact postal address, approved plans, planning conditions, current permission status, dimensions, accommodation and any restrictions should be independently verified before a purchase or development decision. Illustrations and descriptions of the proposed scheme should not be interpreted as a guarantee of construction or completion.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-10-22

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Overthorpe CofE Academy778 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    188
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thornhill Junior and Infant School0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    353
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    284
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    544
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Pentland Infant and Nursery School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    144
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    902
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Westborough High School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    900
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Castle Hall Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    863
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    992
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Manor Croft Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,032
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Thornhill, Dewsbury0.9 miles
Budgens Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury1.4 miles
Heron Ravensthorpe Dewsbury, Dewsbury1.5 miles

GP surgery

The Paddock Surgery0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Brewery Lane Pharmacy0.8 miles

Hospital

Dewsbury & District Hospital2.8 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces821 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ravensthorpe Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Jacksons Lane115 metres

Typical drive times

Ossett13 min · 5 miles
Horbury11 min · 4.2 miles
Dewsbury9 min · 3.2 miles
Mirfield13 min · 4.9 miles
Wakefield (city)18 min · 7.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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