Major plans for land around Elland Road set to go before councillors
Plans include around 2,000 new homes as well as leisure and education facilities
Major plans for the land surrounding Leeds' Elland Road football stadium are set to go before councillors next week.
New planning guidance sets out a 'blueprint' for the redevelopment of the land around the ground, which itself is set to undergo a major renovation.
The multi billion pound plans will see around 2,000 new homes built, along with leisure, education and commercial facilities.
Improved connectivity between Elland Road and the city city is also featured in the proposals.
It comes after a major public consultation last summer.
Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader, said:
“The land around Elland Road represents one of the most exciting development opportunities the city has seen for a generation, with the vast potential to completely transform and revitalise an area of Leeds steeped in local history and sporting heritage."
“This refreshed planning statement will act as both a guide and a catalyst for future proposals on the site, putting crucial elements in place that can enable the Elland Road area to be a year-round destination whilst also enhancing the existing neighbourhood and putting important new infrastructure in place.
“Combined with the club’s plans for the stadium, we believe this will see Elland Road become a standard bearer for sports and transport-led regeneration that the whole city can be proud of.”