THE developer behind plans for the former Crosslee factory site in Hipperholme say they are determined to make greenspace a key factor within the proposed mixed-use development.

Crosslee Properties has been working with Smeeden Foreman on its landscape strategy for the £60 million development which includes 106 homes, a care home and retirement village, employment and commercial space and a supermarket.

To be called Crosslee Park, the landscape strategy includes keeping just over 60 per cent of the existing broadleaf woodland to the north and east of the site, green streets - with native trees planted in front gardens, a footpath connecting the residential areas into the woodland.

In addition there will be a new green corridor, which includes native shrub mix planting to form green links and wildlife connections across the site as well as a cycle and pedestrian route, natural play area with log piles, stepping stones, rocks and dead hedge, set amongst new trees with wildflower margins.

Crosslee Properties director David Ross, said: “When you visit the land, you get a feel for the vast greenery, and we want to ensure we keep this feeling for all visitors and residents.

“We feel strongly that this simply isn’t the case with all modern developments and that with the greenspace we have, as well as what is planned, Crosslee Park actually has a differentiator that will make it a joy for people to spend their time.

“When people are surrounded by trees and nature they’re happier and we hope a blend of this, alongside the convenience of the location, will truly set Crosslee Park apart.”

The outline planning application, which has drawn 24 objections and 5 in support, will be heard by Calderdale Council's planning committee in the coming months.