Leeds: Council to consider plans for 385 flats near busy junction

The flats would be built on land near Armley Gyratory if the scheme goes ahead

Plans for hundreds of new homes next to a busy traffic junction in Leeds are set to be considered by the council.

If approved, two main buildings of 385 flats would be built on land near Armley Gyratory.

The developer has held talks with council planners about their proposals for land near the junction of Wellington Road and Armley Road.

The scheme from UCR Leeds Ltd will be discussed by the City Plans Panel at a meeting on 16 May.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the plans also feature three ground-floor commercial units and include parking and bicycle spaces.

The new homes would be spread across a multi-level development of two main buildings, with heights ranging from six to 18 storeys.

Most of the flats, some 208, would be one-bedroom but the development would also include 130 two-bed and 47 three-bed homes.

'Regeneration'

The report said the site had already been given outline planning permission, which gave consent in principle for new homes and commercial units.

A report to the council's City Plans Panel said use of the site for housing was considered acceptable in principle.

It said: "The development would also help to meet housing need in a sustainable location and would involve the regeneration of a long vacant brownfield site within a highly prominent location on a main route into the city"

Full planning permission would be sought for the latest plans, which could bring improved pedestrian and cycle routes to that part of the city.

The developer would be asked to contribute towards nearby road improvements.

The report said: "This site will have a direct impact upon Armley Gyratory.

"To mitigate this, a contribution will be required towards works to improve capacity at Armley Gyratory and approach routes."