Former mill complex could accommodate more than 100 houses
An application to build more than 100 homes at an old textile mill complex next to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal has been lodged with Leeds City Council.
Canal Mills, in Armley, dates back to the 1800s and could be knocked down to be replaced by houses.
Last year, planning consent was secured for 148 new homes and five commercial units to be built at this location. Most of the homes would have been apartments.
But developers now want to build 103 townhouses here instead and will not be going ahead with the previously proposed commercial space.
If planners agree to the new scheme, there would also be 78 car parking spaces and 307 bike spaces.
A design statement accompanying the latest set of plans explains: “Houses are located within a series of seven total blocks carefully arrange on site to maximise potential and allow private spaces and generous public realm and adequate circulation.
“Houses are on the canal frontage, to maximise views where possible. It is considered an attractive scheme and appropriate in size and scale for the locale.”
The applicant notes the site is currently occupied by a large quantity of low quality industrial buildings of various ages, all in poor condition.
It adds: “The proposed developments will deliver a high-quality residential development within Leeds.
“There is a significant identified housing need within Leeds and the proposed development of 103 houses will positively contribute to the delivery of residential accommodation which meets this housing need.”
