Plans submitted for new community pharmacy
A planning application has been submitted by pharmacy and property developer Advent Developments Ltd for a new pharmacy building in Adel, Leeds.
The existing Adel Pharmacy is looking to relocate from its current premises on Long Causeway to secure the long-term future of the business, following confirmation that the Adel Surgery will close.
A new location has been identified in a prominent position on Sir George Martin Drive, close to Adel Wood Stores approximately 350m from the existing building.
The planning application has been submitted by Adel Pharmacy in partnership with Advent Developments.
The developer currently has an existing proposal to regenerate the derelict listed buildings on East Moor Lane and the listed old reformatory buildings.
Tim Reeve, of Advent Developments, said: “We have engaged with the local community regarding our plans for the old reformatory and received overwhelming support for the regeneration. This includes the conversion of the listed buildings, high quality new build homes and a care home facility.
“It was through this engagement process that we became aware of the pharmacy’s need to relocate and were keen to help.
“Due to critical timing issues the pharmacy application has now been submitted and the planning application for the reformatory site will follow imminently.”
Pete Burrows, of the Adel Pharmacy, added: “The pharmacy has provided vital services to the local community for many years and news that the surgery is to close has caused our patients great concern.
“I am delighted we have identified a potential new location with the help of Advent Developments and sincerely hope the local community will support the application to secure the long term provision of our much needed services.
“The modern, new site enables us to extend these services further.”
The proposal has also received the backing of Adel councillor Barry Anderson, who said: “I and my colleagues wholeheartedly support this planning application.
“We know from our own community engagement that the people of Adel hugely value the pharmacy and this new expanded and improved facility will be extremely well received.”
