An estate of 55 houses will be built on four acres of fields off High Street in Hanging Heaton despite concerns over drainage, traffic levels and the removal of trees.
Rogue landlords in Kirklees are being warned about hefty fines
Kirklees Council has embraced housing enforcement legislation and beefed up its policy on housing-related offences.
That means private landlords who allow their properties to be overcrowded or who fail to comply with improvement notices could be slapped with a fine of up to £30,000.
Failing to install smoke alarms can lead to a £1,000 fine – and £5,000 for subsequent breaches.
Landlords who let private properties that are not energy efficient may also face fines of up to £5,000 per property.
And landlords must ensure national standards for electrical safety are met and that their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person every five years.