Are you IN?
Leeds City Council is asking for views on exciting proposals to develop and transform the 'Innovation Arc' - an area to the west of the city centre which is home to many of the city's educational, healthcare and cultural institutions. Our draft proposals have been published through the 'Leeds City Centre West: The Innovation Arc' Supplementary Planning Document' ('SPD').
The first round of public consultation has now closed. A second round is due to take place in early 2023, ahead of the document being formally adopted in Spring 2023. Further details regarding the second round of consultation will be announced shortly. If you have any questions, please contact InnovationArc@leeds.gov.uk.
The SPD sets a vision for physical changes to the area. It includes ambitions for improvements to public spaces, roads, walking and cycling links, public transport routes, green spaces and buildings.
The document will be used to shape and guide future Planning Applications by developers, the delivery of new infrastructure, as well as supporting funding bids.
Our first round of public consultation is now closed. A second round is due to take place in early 2023, ahead of the document being formally adopted in Spring 2023.
To explore the SPD:
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Download the full version of the Draft SPD (if you require this in an accessible format, please email InnovationArc@leeds.gov.uk)
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Read a summary version of each chapter through the links below
Where is the Innovation Arc?
The SPD area focuses on the west side of Leeds City Centre - an area equal in size to 175 football pitches.
The Innovation Arc is bordered by Woodhouse, Hyde Park, Burley and New Wortley, and contains three university campuses, the Leeds General Infirmary, the courts buildings, the Town Hall, Leeds Art Gallery, the city's library and museum, and City Square and the railway station.
Given the size and scale of the total area, the SPD breaks the arc down into three inter-linked 'Innovation neighbourhoods':
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Woodhouse Gateway
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Great George Street
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West End
The Innovation Arc is an area of major opportunity:
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