Hough Top, Swinnow: Council's plans for 82 affordable homes on site of former Leeds high school green-lit

Full planning permission has been granted for the proposal to transform the former Hough Side High School site into a new council housing development.

Leeds City Council sought permission for the new scheme, which will see a mix of houses and apartments on land off Hough Top Road in the housing estate near Pudsey, back in November 2023.

A decision was made on October 3, 2024, after careful consideration by local councillors and several objections from people living nearby.

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Concerns mainly included the impact on road safety, damage to trees and wildlife and the appearance of the new scheme.

Discussing the scheme on a plans panel on August 1, 2024, Armley councillor Andy Parnham said he would "love" the development in his ward, which is "crying out" for housing.

The development includes 28 two-bedroom and 23 three-bed houses, four four-bed houses along with 17 one-bed and ten two-bed flats, all of which will be affordable council housing.