Leeds City Council’s East Plans Panel has resolved to approve plans for a new logistics and advanced manufacturing development at Thorpe Park Leeds.
Subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement over the coming months, Scarborough Group International (SGI) will deliver the 60-acre scheme, named Integral.
The outline planning application will now progress to completion of the Section 106 legal agreement, after which the formal planning decision notice will be issued.
Integral will be capable of providing up to 596,500ft² of high-specification industrial, logistics and advanced manufacturing space capable of accommodating a range of different business from regional to national occupiers.
Designed to meet increasing demand for high-quality employment space, the development has the potential to support around 1,700 new jobs, driving economic growth and attracting forward-thinking businesses to the region.
Integral has been designed with both sustainability and employee wellbeing at its core, with 42% of the site will be retained as green space.
The development will also provide pedestrian and cycle-friendly routes, improving connectivity and encouraging active, low-carbon commuting.
From an energy efficiency perspective, Integral has been designed to deliver highly sustainable industrial and manufacturing space.
The scheme’s high-performance design will help occupiers reduce operational costs, lower carbon footprints and enhance long-term environmental performance.
SGI development director, Adam Varley, said: “We are delighted that Leeds City Council’s East Plans Panel has resolved to approve plans for Integral, subject to the completion of the Section 106 legal agreement.
“This is a truly game-changing development that will further strengthen Thorpe Park Leeds as the leading business hub in the region.
“This project is a key milestone in our long-term vision for the wider estate, bringing new employment opportunities and reinforcing the area’s economic significance.
“With the logistics and advanced manufacturing sectors rapidly expanding, Integral provides the perfect environment for businesses seeking high-quality, sustainable space with outstanding connectivity.
“The scheme has been designed with sustainability at its core to set a new benchmark for modern industrial development.”
