By John Baron
Plans to demolish the former Infinity Metals office building in Stanningley have been submitted to Leeds City Council.
The demolition would help unlock the redevelopment of the western part of the site, which last year received approval to become a McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant.
McDonald’s submitted revised plans for the restaurant in April, which included changes to the car park layout and the boundaries of the site. Those proposals are currently being considered by the council.
A covering letter was submitted with the demolition proposal on behalf of applicants McDonald’s Restaurants and landowner Roger Brewster.
It said: “Through discussions with Leeds City Council, it has been agreed that a dropped kerb and reinforced crossing be provided on the eastern side of the spine road, to ensure access/egress is provided to the adjacent land uses to the east.
“This building occupies the land required to accommodate this crossing and therefore needs to be demolished before the redevelopment can proceed.
“The proposed demolition will remove a vacant building that does not contribute positively to the site or its surroundings. Its removal will enable the regeneration of this brownfield site, delivering economic and environmental benefits. This includes the creation of approximately 90 new jobs and improvements to the site’s appearance and surroundings.”
The application, which can be viewed here, will determine whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required to demolish the building.
- The eastern part of the site received outline – in principle – planning permission for 40 homes from developer Redstart Robinson in February 2025, subject to a section 106 legal agreement which has yet to be signed.
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