By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service
A former curtain and blinds shop is to be turned into a church after plans were agreed with the city council.
Christian organisation Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Power Connections has successfully applied to move into the premises on Tong Road in Wortley.
Sunday services will be held at the site, along with youth clubs and educational events, a planning report said.
It said: “The provision of a place of worship delivers significant social benefits and directly supports the creation of healthy, inclusive and cohesive communities.
“These uses contribute to social inclusion, support young people and provide opportunities for community interaction in a safe and managed environment.”
Leeds City Council gave approval for a change of use planning application from the church.
No external alterations were planned for the existing building, the report said.
Plans include a kitchen, reception area, children’s classrooms and a meeting space for teenagers.
The report said: “The site was most recently in use as a retail premises of a business selling blinds and curtains.
“The site comprises of a two-storey building and a large car park accessed via both Tong Road and Wortley Moor Road to the south of Tong Road.”
There is parking for 37 cars to the front and side of the building, and it is proposed to have an in/out arrangement from Tong Road and an out only exit onto Wortley Moor Road.
Members of the congregation, which includes students and young adults, would travel to the new church venue in minibuses, the report said.
Some services would be held on Wednesday evenings and a youth club would be held on the last Friday of the month.
The report said: “On Sundays, the site will be in use for a regular service from 9am to 1pm. On Sunday afternoons, the site will be in use for meetings and groups as and when required.”
The plans and reports can be viewed in full here.
WLD first reported on the application here.
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