Supporting documents on behalf of the council said the original location would pose a risk to the long-term conservation of the cross and cause highways safety risks.
At Thursday’s meeting, Katie Dingle, speaking on behalf of a resident living on Wyke Lane, highlighted an increase in the volume and speed of traffic using the route which is said to have worsened since the cross’s removal.
She said: “We would really welcome the return of the cross to its original site, both for historical purposes and for traffic calming.
“As residents, we feel very strongly about retaining our village history for ourselves and for future generations.”
Colin Berry, from the Spen Valley Civic society agreed, saying: “It has iconic status throughout Spen Valley.”
