Building types and details
Building types
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Residential buildings: cottages, houses, mansions and halls
Kirklees has a wide range of domestic buildings ranging from weavers' and farmworkers' cottages, small Georgian townhouses and grand Victorian terraces and mansions.
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Religious buildings: churches and chapels
The religious history of west Yorkshire is long and fascinating and the district is rich in important religious buildings, many of which are significant architectural edifices.
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Agricultural buildings: barns and farmhouses
Agricultural buildings such as barns and farmhouses constitute a significant and important part of the architectural heritage of Kirklees.
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Industrial buildings: mills and warehouses
Historic industrial buildings, many from the late 18th Century and early 19th Century. represent a substantial contribution to the character and socio-economic history of Kirklees.
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Commercial buildings: offices, banks and sales warehouses
Many commercial buildings are exceptionally grand demonstrating the stability, wealth and power of the commercial company.
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Institutional buildings: schools, colleges and institutes
The design of schools, colleges and institutes could achieve high standards and many institutional buildings are now listed.
Bank Lane, Denby Dale
Conservation and design contacts
To speak to an officer about planning, conservation, trees or highways
We operate an appointments system. To make an appointment please contact Kirklees Direct on 01484 416228 or email dc.admin@kirklees.gov.uk.
- Conservation and design
- Market Street, PO Box B93, Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield, HD1 2JR
- 01484 416228
- conservationdesign@kirklees.gov.uk