Former Burton manufacturing site earmarked for up to 500 homes

A housebuilder has outlined early stage plans for up to 500 homes in Leeds.

Avant Homes has launched a consultation on the Arcadia site in Burmantofts, with a proposal to deliver up to 500 mixed-tenure homes, alongside up to 3.5-hectares of land for employment, and land for public green space.

The site – which is allocated in the Leeds Local Plan as a site for homes and employment – was previously the home of Burton Tailors, then more recently, Arcadia group.

Hudson Road was the heart of Montague Burton’s clothing manufacturing empire. He chose Leeds because it was the centre of Britain’s textile industry and so had access to skilled tailors and machinists.

Matt Oldfield, Managing Director at Avant Homes North Yorkshire, said: “We’re very much looking forward to speaking with the community over the consultation period about our emerging plans for the Arcadia site.

“Throughout this process, we’re encouraging everyone to get involved and have their say to help shape elements of the masterplan.

“We’re proud of our vision for the site, which will deliver much-needed new homes, land for jobs and skills growth, along with public spaces for the community to relax and enjoy.”

A drop-in event has been organised for Thursday 7 November from 1pm to 7pm, which will be held at Community Learning Partnerships’ offices at Hudson Road, on the Arcadia site.

It will offer residents and local businesses the opportunity to view the proposals and speak directly with the project team. The firm’s proposals are also available to view and respond to on a dedicated consultation website: www.arcadialeeds.co.uk

Responses are being encouraged to be submitted by Friday 15 November at the latest, prior to the submission of a hybrid planning application before the end of the year.