Plans for Integral, our major new logistics and advanced manufacturing development at Thorpe Park Leeds, have taken a significant step forward after Leeds City Council's East Plans Panel resolved to approve the scheme, subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement.
The decision marks an important milestone in the continued evolution of Thorpe Park Leeds and brings us closer to delivering 60 acres of high-quality employment space that will strengthen the region's position as a hub for logistics, advanced manufacturing and innovation.
The outline planning application will now progress to completion of the Section 106 legal agreement, after which the formal planning decision notice will be issued.
Integral will be capable of providing up to 596,500 sq ft of high-specification industrial, logistics and advanced manufacturing space capable of accommodating a range of different business from regional to national occupiers. Designed to meet increasing demand for high-quality employment space, the development has the potential to support around 1,700 new jobs, driving economic growth and attracting forward-thinking businesses to the region.
Situated on Brown Moor, adjacent to the award-winning Thorpe Park Leeds and The Springs retail and leisure destination, Integral boasts excellent transport links. With direct access to the M1 motorway and eventually the TransPennine railway line, as well as benefiting from key infrastructure such as the East Leeds Orbital Route(ELOR) and Manston Lane Link Road (MLLR), the scheme offers seamless connectivity for businesses looking for well-connected, high-quality industrial facilities.
Integral has been designed with both sustainability and employee wellbeing at its core. 42% of the site will be retained as green space, preserving existing woodland and hedgerows and introducing new landscaped areas to enhance biodiversity. These natural features will create a healthier environment for businesses while reinforcing SGI’s commitment to long-term environmental stewardship. The development will also provide pedestrian and cycle-friendly routes, improving connectivity and encouraging active, low-carbon commuting.
From an energy efficiency perspective, Integral has been designed to deliver highly sustainable industrial and manufacturing space. The scheme’s high-performance design will help occupiers reduce operational costs, lower carbon footprints and enhance long-term environmental performance.
By seamlessly integrating with the existing amenities at Thorpe Park Leeds and The Springs, Integral also aims to cultivate a connected and thriving business environment, enhancing employee wellbeing and productivity through easy access to retail, leisure and wellness facilities.
Adam Varley, Development Director at SGI, said:
“We are delighted that Leeds City Council's East Plans Panel has resolved to approve plans for Integral, subject to the completion of the Section 106 legal agreement. This is a truly game-changing development that will further strengthen Thorpe Park Leeds as the leading business hub in the region. This project is a key milestone in our long-term vision for the wider estate, bringing new employment opportunities and reinforcing the area's economic significance.
“With the logistics and advanced manufacturing sectors rapidly expanding, Integral provides the perfect environment for businesses seeking high-quality, sustainable space with outstanding connectivity. The scheme has been designed with sustainability at its core to set a new benchmark for modern industrial development.”
For more information, visit www.integralleeds.co.uk.
