By John Baron
£3.3 million plans to transform the site of a former gas holder off Armley Gyratory into an ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hub and shop have been submitted to Leeds City Council.
The site, at Wellington Road, New Wortley, has been empty since the gas holder was demolished in 2021.
Proposals for the disused site include 28 electric vehicle (EV) charging bays around the perimeter, with 34 standard car parking located in the centre of the site. Two accessible parking bays and two accessible EV charging bays would be provided and an air, vac and water bay is also proposed.
A cycle stand with space for up to 10 cycles is proposed by the site entrance, off Wellington Road.
The charging hub would be supported by a small retail unit providing a limited range convenience goods, including snacks and light refreshments.
A planning statement submitted with the proposal states: “The scheme has been designed so that it is appropriate to its location, scale and function and respects the amenity of neighbouring properties.”
The development would create 21.5 full time equivalent jobs on-site once the development is completed.
The site woulds be operated by EV charging company BP Pulse.
Plans can be viewed in full here.
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