Kirklees Council
Part of historic mill, in Jackson Bridge, to be demolished
TWO sections of an historic mill are to be demolished.
Z Hinchliffe and Sons, which owns Dobroyd Mills, Jackson Bridge, has won planning permission to demolish two small sections of the complex.
The future of Dobroyd Mills became a subject of debate when Z Hinchliffe, of Denby Dale, began reducing the height of the chimney last year.
The company said it was repairing the chimney and had no immediate plans to demolish it.
One concerned neighbour referred Dobroyd Mills to English Heritage. If a building is listed by the government agency alterations to it become strictly controlled.
But an inspector from English Heritage last year decided the mill was not suitable for the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Planning permission to knock down two sections on the northern end of the complex was granted by Kirklees Council last month.
The stone structures were deemed unsuitable for modern use.
Dobroyd Mills was built in 1829 and fine cloth manufacturer Dobroyd Ltd was founded at the mill in 1919.
The mill closed in 1974, but was re-opened in 1976 under John Woodhead Ltd spinners.
It currently houses several businesses including a classic car restoration firm.