Residents urged to give feedback on future of Temple District

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents and businesses to have their say on a draft planning brief that sets out a framework for future development proposals within the Temple District of Leeds South Bank.

The draft planning guide seeks to support regeneration across the Temple District and sets out a plan to support the stabilisation and repair of Temple Works, an at-risk Grade I listed building.

The brief also highlights the potential for the creation of a distinctive new mixed-use neighbourhood in the area.

The consultation is set to run until 27 September, with the Council running three online webinars on the planning brief starting in late August.

Cllr Helen Hayden, Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate and infrastructure, said: ‘The Temple District Planning Brief will play a key role in supporting high-quality development within the area which will contribute towards the Council’s ambition of finding a long-term sustainable future for Temple Works in an enhanced setting.

‘The Planning Brief clarifies the Council’s expectations for regeneration in Temple District, by adopting a climate-ready and nature-friendly approach to placemaking, which supports new infrastructure delivery and public realm, bringing new life to this important historic area.

‘We are keen to hear people’s feedback on the draft Planning Brief, including whether people agree or disagree with the development guidance contained in the document, and we encourage everyone to respond to the consultation.’

More information about the consultation process and the planning brief in full can be found here.

In related news, plans to develop a new British library site for audiences and users in the North of England will take a step forward next week, as senior councillors in Leeds are asked to invest £5m in protecting and stabilising Temple Works.

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