A delayed decision on whether 384 flats can be built next to busy Armley Gyratory is expected be taken by councillors next week.
Developer UCR Leeds is seeking permission to build apartments in blocks of up to 18 storeys on land at Armley Road and Wellington Road.
Concerns were raised by councillors on the city plans panel last month over the provision of green space, design and affordable housing as part of the project. A decision was deferred to allow further negotiations with the developer.
The meeting was told that under housing policy 20 per cent of the flats – some 77 homes – should be classed as affordable rent. But the developer was offering to provide just seven discount rents because the full requirement was not financially viable.
Following negotiations the developer has now revised its affordable housing offer to 19 units
Leeds City Council’s city plans panel is being recommended by planning officers to approve the scheme, subject to conditions, at a meeting on Thursday, 10 April. The full agenda and council reports can be read here.
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