Residents in Guiseley and Yeadon Urged to Have Their Say on Leeds Local Plan

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Residents in Guiseley and Yeadon are concerned about the implications of the Leeds Local Plan, which proposes over 1200 houses to be built in the area. The plan, valid up to 2042, is currently in consultation, and locals are being urged to respond before the deadline of 15th September. The plan's housing section has identified sites in both Guiseley and Yeadon, including nine out of the 10 sites in the Green Belt, which is stipulated by the Government to be the last option for house-building.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Leeds Local Plan proposes over 1200 houses to be built in Guiseley and Yeadon.
  • The plan is currently in consultation, and locals are being urged to respond before the deadline of 15th September.
  • Nine out of the 10 sites in the Green Belt in Guiseley have been identified for house-building.
  • In Yeadon, the proposed sites are mostly for employment, car parking, and storage as part of Leeds Bradford Airport's expansion plans.
  • Residents are being encouraged to visit the Commonplace website to view the plan and respond to the consultation (https://leedslocalplan.commonplace.is).
  • Locals can respond to the consultation by phone (0113 3787993), email (leedslocalplan@leeds.gov.uk), or in writing to Local Plan Consultation, Policy & Plan Group, Merrion House 9th floor East, 110 Merrion Centre LS2 8BB.
  • Local libraries staff are also available to help with the consultation process.

Statistics:

  • 1200+ houses proposed to be built in Guiseley and Yeadon.
  • 9 out of 10 Green Belt sites in Guiseley identified for house-building.

*istine sites in Yeadon proposed for employment, car parking, and storage.

  • Deadline for consultation responses: 15th September.

Sources:

  • Leeds Local Plan (https://leedslocalplan.commonplace.is)
  • Leeds City Council (www.leeds.gov.uk)