East Leeds Extension plans move forward

Proposals for 875 homes as part of the latest phase of plans for the East Leeds Extension have been approved. An application has also been submitted for a further phase of development.Taylor Wimpey (Yorkshire) and Persimmon Homes (West Yorkshire), supported by Johnson Mowat, are behind the application for development on a 100-acre site between York Road and Leeds Road.The site represents the Middle Quadrant of the East Leeds Extension, which is set to comprise about 5,000 new homes in total, alongside the new East Leeds Orbital Road (ELOR).Outline planning permission has now been granted by Leeds City Council for a development of about 875 new homes, as well as vehicle access, a central spine road and associated infrastructure works.The scheme will include a range of new house types, affordable housing and green space.The council’s City Plans Panel voted to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and the signing of a legal agreement, at a meeting on 25 November 2021.The decision was in line with the recommendation of an officer’s report prepared for the meeting, as previously reported by Insider.The East Leeds Extension (ELE) comprises about 576 acres around the edge of Swarcliffe, Whinmoor and Crossgate. New infrastructure is being brought forward to support the project, including the East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR).An outline planning application has also been submitted by Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Homes for Pendas Beck, representing the Southern Quadrant.This application seeks outline approval for about 925 homes, as well as a local centre, primary school, greenspace, spine road and associated infrastructure.