Plans for new Leeds hospitals set for approval

Plans for two new hospitals and a multi-storey car park at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) look set to get the go-ahead from councillors this week (21 November 2019).Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust submitted an outline planning application for the development to Leeds City Council earlier this year.The proposals include construction of a new adults’ hospital, with theatres for day case procedures and added critical care facilities, and a new Leeds Children’s Hospital, purpose-built for the needs of children and young people.In total, about 990,000 sq ft of healthcare space will be provided in a building of up to 15 storeys in height.A new ten-storey car park providing about 650 spaces is also proposed.The former nurse’s home and other buildings on the site would be demolished to make way for the new facilities.The application will be considered by the council’s City Plans Panel on 21 November and is recommended for approval, subject to conditions, in an officer’s report prepared for the meeting.