Plans for the construction of over 350 homes at the former Red Hall Nursery in Shadwell, Leeds, are moving forward after council approval. The development, led by Redrow Homes, is part of the broader East Leeds Extension project, which aims to bring thousands of new homes to the area.
The proposal focuses on the redevelopment of land at Red Hall Lane, close to the city’s ring road. Alongside the housing project, Redrow will contribute £7.2 million to the East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) and £353,000 for improvements to local bus services. The development is seen as a vital step in addressing the city’s housing needs.
Despite objections regarding traffic congestion and the potential impact on nearby historic buildings, the council’s planning officers have recommended the development for approval. Concerns from Historic England and Leeds Civic Trust about the effect on the grade II-listed Red Hall estate were raised, but these were not enough to prevent the project.
The council first approved the sale of the land to Redrow in 2021, after negotiating a reduced price. Initial plans called for 380 homes, but this number was reduced to 352 following further discussions. In addition to the new homes, an old farmhouse on the site will be converted into two apartments. Red Hall, once the council’s main horticultural site, was replaced by the Arium in Whinmoor in 2017.
