Thorpe Business Park- Yorkshire's Largest Business Park - Page 4

LeedsLad · June 19th, 2012, 08:29 PM

The website has now been updated with much more detailed plans/sketches.

It is possible to give feedback online - please take a couple of moments to feedback - in particular pointing out that a new railway station should be included in the development as at Kirkstall Forge, and that also the road should be 4 lane Dual Carriageway.

http://www.thorpe-park-consultation....e-your-say.htm

Aaronj09 · June 21st, 2012, 07:07 PM

Green mixed-use plan for Thorpe Park in Leeds

Aaron Morby | Thu 21st June | 14:43
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Scarborough Development Group has revealed the next phase of development at its 157-acre Thorpe Park near Leeds.

Revamped masterplans for the business park maintain the 1.2m sq ft of offices with existing consent, but give a more flexible building plan for more diverse businesses, and kick-start the next phases of development.

The project will also bring forward the delivery of Green Park, a 113-acre public park adjacent to Thorpe Park, and Leeds’ first significant new public park in over 100 years.

Proposals for Green Park include sports pitches and leisure facilities, alongside formal landscapes and informal spaces.

So far 600,000 sq ft of office space has been completed under existing planning consents. Tenants include Vinci, BAM, and United Utilities.

Once the application is granted consent, the developer plans to bring forward construction of Manston Land Link Road.

This will provode a new route between Junction 46 of the M1 and the communities north of the Leeds to York railway.

Mark Jackson, managing director of Scarborough Development Group said: “Since development at Thorpe Park started in the mid 1990’s the requirements of business occupiers have evolved significantly.

“Modern companies and their staff now demand more convenience to support their working lives, more amenities and facilities on hand, and greater sustainability especially in how they travel to their place of work.

“We need to meet these new demands with a bright and comprehensive response, particularly given the tough economic conditions

“Our new plans will present a step-change at Thorpe Park with a new offer for established businesses, growing businesses and fledgling business.”

Skychaser 2005 · October 2nd, 2012, 09:33 PM

From thebusinessdesk. com Published on Tuesday 2 October 2012 08:55

More than a million square feet of office space, a supermarket and a hotel could be added to the Thorpe Park business park if plans are approved by Leeds City Council.

Scarborough Development Group (SDG) has submitted an outline planning application for a mixed use development, consisting of shops, offices, leisure space, restaurants and bars.

To date, just under 600,000 sq ft of business space has been built at Thorpe Park in east Leeds, with the new application adding 1.2m sq ft of offices and a 130,000 sq ft food store.

There will also be up to 177,000 sq ft of leisure space, including a hotel and sports facilities, 33,000 sq ft of cafes, bars and restaurants and 100,000 sq ft of additional retail.

An application has also been submitted for the Manston Lane Link Road (MLLR) which will link existing communities in east Leeds and the Manston Lane industrial area to Thorpe Park’s junction with the M1.

The proposed development will create 10,500 jobs, including 6,500 employment opportunities for people in Leeds.

Val Verde · October 2nd, 2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skychaser 2005

To date, just under 600,000 sq ft of business space has been built at Thorpe Park in east Leeds, with the new application adding 1.2m sq ft of offices and a 130,000 sq ft food store..

That certainly sounds like a large development which I would personally be against considering it could lead to the decline of the likes of Garforth and Cross Gates high streets and there are already plenty of supermarkets in the immediate area in particular Sainsburys at Colton, in addition to Tesco's at Cross Gates, Garforth and Seacroft and an ASDA at Killingbeck. Presume Morrisons would be the most likely supermarket to open as part of this development with the lack of a Morrisons in this immediate area? Also is this idea of developing retail and leisure at the Thorpe Park site a way of filling up land that was intended for offices with demand for offices perhaps suffering due to the recession?

LeedsLad · October 2nd, 2012, 10:07 PM

I'd guess either Morrisons or one of Booths/Waitrose/larger M&S to replace CrossGates. Don't think a new Supermarket would harm Cross Gates/Garforth - as you point out there's already enough of them around so guess it would mainly harm the existing supermarkets.

The plan for the road is here: https://publicaccess.leeds.gov.uk/on...pe=Application

Anyone find the Outline plan for the offices etc?

LeedsLad · October 2nd, 2012, 10:31 PM

The road application (this is the application for a link road toward Cross Gates (upgrade of Manston Lane)), seems to suggest that the Dual Carriageway that will cross the railway is already "consented" - can't find this either?...

THEONETHATLEEDS · October 2nd, 2012, 11:34 PM

Fantastic to see this continuing, and a real boost to Leeds in the middle of this recession, really does give you confidence in the city of Leeds, as I cant imagine many other city's in the UK with development of this scale been planned now....

Mister City · October 3rd, 2012, 06:43 PM

Sounds good just wish it was in the city centre or South Bank.

God's Own City · October 3rd, 2012, 08:31 PM

All this needs now is a proper P&R off the M1, with a railway station. Given the upcoming electrification of the Leeds-York & Leeds-Selby lines, this shouldn't be too difficult. Then you have a ready-made terminus for any extension of TBus through East Leeds.

LeedsLad · October 4th, 2012, 01:40 PM

12/03886/OT | Outline Planning Application for mixed use development comprising offices (business park) (B1A), (B) and (C), retail and bar/restaurant (A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5), hotel (C1), leisure facilities (D1, D2), multi-storey car park, together with internal roads, car parking, landscaping and drainage. | Land Between Barrowby Lane And Manston Lane Thorpe Park Leeds

https://publicaccess.leeds.gov.uk/on...=MA50AFJB17S00

LeedsLad · October 5th, 2012, 06:22 PM

Would urge all to comment on the above - pointing out the idiocy of not planning for a rail link at this key location, with all the future housing and employment buildings planned, right next to the M1...

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Aaronj09 Not a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 7,660 Likes (Received): 209	Green mixed-use plan for Thorpe Park in Leeds Aaron Morby \| Thu 21st June \| 14:43 inShare1 Email Scarborough Development Group has revealed the next phase of development at its 157-acre Thorpe Park near Leeds. Revamped masterplans for the business park maintain the 1.2m sq ft of offices with existing consent, but give a more flexible building plan for more diverse businesses, and kick-start the next phases of development. The project will also bring forward the delivery of Green Park, a 113-acre public park adjacent to Thorpe Park, and Leeds’ first significant new public park in over 100 years. Proposals for Green Park include sports pitches and leisure facilities, alongside formal landscapes and informal spaces. So far 600,000 sq ft of office space has been completed under existing planning consents. Tenants include Vinci, BAM, and United Utilities. Once the application is granted consent, the developer plans to bring forward construction of Manston Land Link Road. This will provode a new route between Junction 46 of the M1 and the communities north of the Leeds to York railway. Mark Jackson, managing director of Scarborough Development Group said: “Since development at Thorpe Park started in the mid 1990’s the requirements of business occupiers have evolved significantly. “Modern companies and their staff now demand more convenience to support their working lives, more amenities and facilities on hand, and greater sustainability especially in how they travel to their place of work. “We need to meet these new demands with a bright and comprehensive response, particularly given the tough economic conditions “Our new plans will present a step-change at Thorpe Park with a new offer for established businesses, growing businesses and fledgling business.” __________________ CONFIRMED SIGHTINGS OF POSITIVE AND REALISTIC CASES FOR SCOTLAND TO BECOME INDEPENDENT: 0

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June 19th, 2012, 08:29 PM	#61
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,767 Likes (Received): 0	The website has now been updated with much more detailed plans/sketches. It is possible to give feedback online - please take a couple of moments to feedback - in particular pointing out that a new railway station should be included in the development as at Kirkstall Forge, and that also the road should be 4 lane Dual Carriageway. http://www.thorpe-park-consultation....e-your-say.htm

October 2nd, 2012, 09:33 PM	#63
Skychaser 2005 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,455 Likes (Received): 21	From thebusinessdesk. com Published on Tuesday 2 October 2012 08:55 More than a million square feet of office space, a supermarket and a hotel could be added to the Thorpe Park business park if plans are approved by Leeds City Council. Scarborough Development Group (SDG) has submitted an outline planning application for a mixed use development, consisting of shops, offices, leisure space, restaurants and bars. To date, just under 600,000 sq ft of business space has been built at Thorpe Park in east Leeds, with the new application adding 1.2m sq ft of offices and a 130,000 sq ft food store. There will also be up to 177,000 sq ft of leisure space, including a hotel and sports facilities, 33,000 sq ft of cafes, bars and restaurants and 100,000 sq ft of additional retail. An application has also been submitted for the Manston Lane Link Road (MLLR) which will link existing communities in east Leeds and the Manston Lane industrial area to Thorpe Park’s junction with the M1. The proposed development will create 10,500 jobs, including 6,500 employment opportunities for people in Leeds.

October 2nd, 2012, 10:07 PM	#65
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,767 Likes (Received): 0	I'd guess either Morrisons or one of Booths/Waitrose/larger M&S to replace CrossGates. Don't think a new Supermarket would harm Cross Gates/Garforth - as you point out there's already enough of them around so guess it would mainly harm the existing supermarkets. The plan for the road is here: https://publicaccess.leeds.gov.uk/on...pe=Application Anyone find the Outline plan for the offices etc?

October 2nd, 2012, 10:31 PM	#66
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,767 Likes (Received): 0	The road application (this is the application for a link road toward Cross Gates (upgrade of Manston Lane)), seems to suggest that the Dual Carriageway that will cross the railway is already "consented" - can't find this either?...

October 2nd, 2012, 11:34 PM	#67
THEONETHATLEEDS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 214 Likes (Received): 0	Fantastic to see this continuing, and a real boost to Leeds in the middle of this recession, really does give you confidence in the city of Leeds, as I cant imagine many other city's in the UK with development of this scale been planned now....

October 3rd, 2012, 06:43 PM	#68
Mister City Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 800 Likes (Received): 13	Sounds good just wish it was in the city centre or South Bank.

October 3rd, 2012, 08:31 PM	#69
God's Own City Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 420 Likes (Received): 3	All this needs now is a proper P&R off the M1, with a railway station. Given the upcoming electrification of the Leeds-York & Leeds-Selby lines, this shouldn't be too difficult. Then you have a ready-made terminus for any extension of TBus through East Leeds.

October 4th, 2012, 01:40 PM	#70
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,767 Likes (Received): 0	12/03886/OT \| Outline Planning Application for mixed use development comprising offices (business park) (B1A), (B) and (C), retail and bar/restaurant (A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5), hotel (C1), leisure facilities (D1, D2), multi-storey car park, together with internal roads, car parking, landscaping and drainage. \| Land Between Barrowby Lane And Manston Lane Thorpe Park Leeds https://publicaccess.leeds.gov.uk/on...=MA50AFJB17S00

October 5th, 2012, 06:22 PM	#71
LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,767 Likes (Received): 0	Would urge all to comment on the above - pointing out the idiocy of not planning for a rail link at this key location, with all the future housing and employment buildings planned, right next to the M1...