A village eyesore may be demolished to make way for new homes.

Greater Manchester-based company, Redwaters is to ask Kirklees Council for permission to knock down most of the former James Dyson’s dyeworks in Linthwaite.

The Hoyle Ing mill, which is in a conservation area, closed more than 10 years ago and since then the site has become run-down, vandalised and a blot on the local landscape.

Redwaters wants to knock down most of the dyeworks, but retain some parts of the mill and incorporate it into an attractive development of 13, two-and-three bedroom houses .

The iconic chimney will be a feature of the new development, but the two storage tanks across the main Manchester Road - painted with sheep - will be demolished and the development will then have open views across the Colne Valley.

Former Hoyle Ing Dyeworks, Manchester Road, Linthwaite, Huddersfield.

Most of the houses will have an entrance off Manchester Road, while two houses will enter via Hoyle Ing. The houses will be built in natural stone and have garages or private parking spaces.

Architect Steve Brougham said the project had been designed sympathetically to fit in with the environment and retaining part of the dyeworks meant it kept some of its history.

Clr David Ridgway, who represents Linthwaite on Kirklees Council said today redevelopment of the site was long overdue and a small new prestigious housing development would enhance the area.

“Local residents will tell you there have been problems with vandals getting in and some started a fire some years ago. I’m pleased some parts of the mill are being retained and also pleased that residents of only two of the houses will enter the site from Hoyle Ing which is a steep congested road .”

Former Hoyle Ing Dyeworks, Manchester Road, Linthwaite, Huddersfield.

Construction company Redwaters, which is based in Astley, has been building houses in the North West for almost 40 years and recently opened an office in Ripponden, Halifax. Its first Yorkshire development, Riverside Court was in Ripponden and its second, Ripponden Vale is due to start in the village this month.

Director Sean McCaul said the Linthwaite project involved turning an old and tired dyeworks into a modern development

“We are breathing new life back into the dyeworks and at the same time conserving some of the history. I am sure local residents will love the site once it is finished.”

The company is putting in a planning application early next year and hopes to start on site in spring 2016. Prices will start at around the £135,000 mark.