On 6th November 2024, we met with Avant Homes to discuss their newly announced plans to build up to 500 new homes, land for employment and public greenspace on the former Burton Manufacturing site in Leeds.
The proposals from Avant support many of our objectives, particularly the retention of some of the historical fabric including the Burton’s tiling and signage that feature on both the northern and southern elevations (pictured).
We made a draft report on the Burtons Site, which we shared with Avant at the meeting. Click here to read our report.
Leeds Civic Trust believes that any development of the site should aim to:
• Integrate with the surrounding community
• Consult with the local community and ward councillors early on
• Retain the principal elevations of 1934 Burton’s Factory
• Celebrate the site’s cultural heritage
• Make sace for a publicly accessible Burton’s archive
• Create an inclusive, mixed community
• Include street trees, green spaces and social infrastructure
• Ensure development is carbon-neutral
• Prioritise pedestrian movement
• Encourage sustainable lifestyles through active travel and public transport
• Design varied public spaces with green and hard landscaping
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