Temporary indoor market at Adjacent to Huddersfield Open Market, Huddersfield

What was proposed

The application proposed a temporary single-storey indoor market with stalls, cabins, waste facilities, parking and related works.

“The application is seeking planning permission for the erection of a free- standing single storey structure to be used as a temporary indoor market (sui generis) with associated facilities, office cabins, waste compound, parking spaces and works (within a Conservation Area)”

“Submitted drawing reference 1003RevP02 details the intended layout of the site, with the temporary building to be centrally sited with several outdoor stalls surrounding. A car park area is proposed, utilising an existing access and there would be a market operations office cabins and toilet cabins sited in proximity to the proposed building.”

Officer report

The site

The site is hardstanding north of the market building, beside listed buildings, a supermarket and its multi-level car park.

“The site relates to land opposite a Grade II Listed Building (Huddersfield Open Market). The site is located to the north of this building and consists of an area of hard surfaced tarmac which accommodates car parking and an area which is utilised for external siting of market stalls. Storage of wastes is currently undertaken to the east of the site.”

“Immediately adjacent to the boundary is a Grade II Listed Building (13, 15 & 17 Brook Street). A highway is located to the south of the site, with the Market building being split from the area of hardstanding by Brook Street. The site is located approximately 150m from Huddersfield Railway Station.”

Officer report

Why it was temporary

The temporary market was intended to operate during construction of proposed permanent redevelopment and listed building works.

“Application 2025/92443 is seeking a full planning permission for the redevelopment of the market building and wider site. An associated application seeking listed building consent for the permanent redevelopment is also currently pending determination (application ref: 2025/92444).”

“This application seeks temporary permission for a market structure and associated works / use of land to the northern part of the site. This would facilitate the development proposal for the permanent redevelopment during the construction phase.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal would maintain market operations during redevelopment and was acceptable with conditions.

“The proposal would contribute to the overall redevelopment of the existing market building, that will form part of an overall strategy in relation to the regeneration of Huddersfield Town Centre (Huddersfield Blueprint) which identifies the Market and surrounding streets as an opportunity for redevelopment to increase hours and the overall offer from the building and wider site.”

“Having regard to the response of consultees and the extent of the detail submitted, on the basis of inclusion of the recommended conditions the proposed development is considered to be acceptable on a temporary basis. Conditional approval is therefore recommended.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Conservation, highways, environmental health and waste consultees raised no objection subject to conditions and practical safeguards.

“KC Conservation & Design (KC C&D): Response received 7 th January 2026 confirming they have no objection to the proposal. Within their response it is set out that the temporary market building footprint has been offset from adjacent building infrastructure to allow room for installation / maintenance and that they consider the moderate harm caused by the temporary market hall is outweighed by the public benefit of the heritage project and the temporary structure is…”

“KC Highways Development Management (KC HDM): No objection subject to conditions. Within the response dated 8 th January, KC HDM note that the structure and outdoor market stalls would be in an area currently used by market traders for parking. KC HDM note that the permanent market proposals would see this area utilised to accommodate stalls, event space and will not be available for parking.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from an objector, three supporters and a councillor.

The vote

Seven named councillors voted for the resolution and no councillor voted against it.

“A Recorded Vote was taken in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 42 (5) as follows; For: Councillors Davies, Firth, Lee-Richards, McGrath, Sokhal, Taylor and Ullah (7 votes) Against: (no votes)”

Minutes

The decision

Approval was delegated to the Head of Planning and Development, with a five-year limit and conditions covering plans, hours, lighting, waste, security and colour finishes.

“RESOLVED – That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to approve the application, issue the decision notice and complete the list of conditions including matters relating to;”

“- Temporary consent requiring the development to be removed within 5 years of the date of issuing permission - Development to be undertaken in accordance with the submitted plans and specifications - Submission of a scheme of lighting prior to installation to be approved by the Local Planning Authority - Hours of use 09:00 to 16:00 with servicing / deliveries within these times also - Unexpected contamination - Submission of a waste collection / management strategy to be…”

Minutes