Backing residents in Tingley

Over 200 residents at a public meeting opposing the proposal for 299 houses on a Tingley Greenfield site

A public meeting to discuss a controversial housing development proposal on a Greenfield site in Tingley was attended by over 200 local residents last Wednesday. The meeting, organised by Independent Councillor Cllr Jack Dunn to coordinate the opposition campaign, heard from speakers including Morley Borough Independent and Conservative City Councillors, a representative from Andrea Jenkyns the local MPs office along with a retired planner and lawyer, about their support in opposing the housing development off Westerton Road in Tingley.

Cllr Robert Finnigan said “This was an excellent community meeting that was well organised and well supported. The meeting agreed to set up a steering group to coordinate the campaign opposing this unnecessary housing development."

The site was proposed for housing development by Labour controlled Leeds City Council at a meeting on 10th January 2018 with the full support of Ardsley and Robin Hood Ward Labour Councillors but Morley Borough Independent Councillors along with other political groups voted against the plan.

Questions were asked about the capacity of local roads, schools and health centres to cope with the development. Other residents raised concerns about land drainage, affordable homes and pollution levels.

Cllr Judith Elliott said “We are supporting residents with their campaign opposing this planning proposal. This is an unsustainable site and Planners should  refuse the application because of the negative impact it will have on local roads, schools and health centres.”