Proposals for Thorp Arch Estate development under spotlight
A PUBLIC exhibition on the redevelopment proposals for part of the Thorp Arch Estate will take place next week.
The plans for the former Royal Ordnance Factory site are being brought forward by St Congar Land, on behalf of Rockspring Hanover Property Unit Trust, and will include up to 1,000 homes and the creation of a local centre including a primary school, care home and local shops.
The exhibition for the scheme, now called Rudgate Village, will provide information on the emerging plans and an opportunity for residents to view an indicative masterplan and give their views.
Tony Blackburn, director at St Congar Land, said: “Having listened to feedback on the previous applications, the new proposals for Rudgate Village are significantly smaller and we hope address concerns that have been voiced before.
“We have spent significant time and effort developing a high-quality indicative masterplan focused on creating a village with a clear identity of its own. As well as homes and a new local centre, the design provides extensive areas of public open space, parks and green spaces, whilst protecting and managing the ecologically rich calcareous grassland on the site.
“We believe that Rudgate Village is part of a sustainable and sympathetic solution to Leeds City Council’s housing requirement in the outer North East of the city and we look forward to hearing the views of local residents.”
Members of the public are invited to attend between 3pm and 8pm on May 24 to meet members of the technical and design team and review the plans in the site manager’s office at Unit 603, Avenue D, Thorp Arch Estate.
