Kirklees Local Plan Scoping Consultation Comment Form

The scoping consultation runs from 13th August until 23:59 11th September 2026.
How to comment on-line
Our preferred method of responding to the scoping consultation questions is through the council’s online consultation platform: Kirklees Council Planning Consultations.
The system has the facility for you to feedback comments directly to us on-line without the need to print or go to a central location to view the documents. It also has the advantage that once registered you will receive automatic notifications of future consultations, and you can choose which types of documents you wish to be consulted on.
If you have responded to previous Local Plan consultations through this method, you will have an account registered already.
How to comment by email or post
If you prefer to comment by email or post please complete this form and send to:
E-mail to: local.development@kirklees.gov.uk
Post to: 
Kirklees Council
Planning Policy Group
PO Box 1720
Huddersfield
HD1 9EL

We will register your details and comments to our on-line consultation platform. You will receive notifications of future Local Plan consultations and updates. If you wish to opt out of these updates, please contact local.development@kirklees.gov.uk.
For details of how Kirklees Council uses your information please see our privacy notice: www.kirklees.gov.uk/privacy
If you have any queries about the consultation or using the consultation platform, please contact local.development@kirklees.gov.uk

Please provide name and contact details (we cannot accept anonymous comments):

Name:

Email address (preferred) or home address:

	

We will add your details and comments to our consultation system. Are you interested in receiving any further information from us?
□	All Planning Policy Consultations and Communications
□	Dewsbury Town Centre
□	Huddersfield Town Centre
□	Supplementary Planning Documents
□	Future Local Plan Consultations and Updates
□	Future reviews of the Community Infrastructure Levy
□	Adoption of Neighbourhood Plans
□	Do not wish to receive any further communication from the Planning Policy team

Question 1: Evidence
Do you think we have used the right information and evidence to help update the Local Plan?
□	Yes
□	No
If no, please tell us what information or studies are missing and why you think they are important.

	

Question 2: Previous early engagement priorities 
Do you think the priorities identified through our earlier engagement are still the right priorities for Kirklees?
□	Yes
□	No
Please explain your answer.

	

Question 3: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Have we identified the main issues and opportunities that will shape the future of Kirklees?
□	Yes
□	No
If no, please tell us what you think is missing, incorrect or should be changed, and why.

	

Question 4: Local issues and policies
Having considered the factors in Section 3, are there any issues in Kirklees or your local area that you think need their own Local Plan policies?
□	Yes
□	No
Please describe the issue and explain why a local policy would be useful.

	

Question 5: Vision
Do you agree with our vision for the future of Kirklees up to 2043?
□	Yes
□	No
Please tell us what you think should be added, changed or removed.

	

Question 7: Vision
Do you think our vision reflects the main issues and opportunities facing Kirklees?
□	Yes
□	No
Please tell us what you think should be added, changed or removed.

	

Question 6: Vision
Have we identified the right places for future growth in Kirklees?
□	Yes
□	No
Please tell us your reasons.

	

Question 8: Vision
Are there any places in Kirklees that you think should receive more attention within the vision or be better protected?
□	Yes
□	No
Please tell us which places and why.

	

Question 9: Vision 
Does the vision give a clear picture of what Kirklees should be like by 2043?
□	Yes
□	No
If no, please tell us what you think should be changed.

	

Question 11: Objectives
Do you think these are the right objectives to achieve the vision for Kirklees?
□	Yes
□	No
Please explain your answer.

	

Question 10: Services, facilities and infrastructure 
What services, facilities or infrastructure are needed to help deliver the vision and goals for Kirklees? For example, roads, public transport, schools, health services, parks, flood defences, broadband or utilities

	

Question 12: Future Engagement
How would you like to hear about future Local Plan consultations and updates? Please tell us the best ways to keep you informed and involved.

	

Question 13: Any other comments
Is there anything else you think we should consider when preparing the Local Plan? Please tell us your thoughts and explain why they are important.