Freehold Development Opportunity

Whinmoor Fields, Skeltons Lane, Leeds

2.92 Acres

Description

The bid deadline is 12 noon on 24th November 2025.

The sale of this site provides an excellent development opportunity on a greenfield site with outline planning consent for residential development within Leeds.

The site measures approximately 2.92 acres (1.18 ha) and forms part of the wider East Leeds Extension housing allocation. The site has outline planning consent for residential development.

The site, formerly Bramley Grange Farm, predominantly comprises grassland with shrubs, trees and foliage lining the western an southern perimeter. The site is fenced to the north and east beyond which is a pedestrian footpath and cycleway which runs adjacent to the ELOR.

The site is generally flat with access via Skeltons Lane to the south. A new build residential scheme, comprising approximately 50 units, built by Strata Homes, is situated beyond Skelton’s Lane directly to the south of the site.

BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS

The bid deadline is 12 noon 24th November 2025

Freehold for sale by informal tender - preference for unconditional offers

Outline planning consent for residential development

Located approximately 5 miles from Leeds city centre

Supporting technical, planning and legal information available upon request

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Location

The site is located directly to the south of the new East Leeds Orbital Road (ELOR) and to the north of Skeltons Lane, approximately five miles north east of Leeds City Centre. The property is very well connected with the A58, approximately 1 mile to the west, providing direct access to the city centre as well as the ELOR (A6120) providing access to the M1 to the south and the A1(M) to the east via the A64. The site is located within the Cross Gates and Whinmoor Ward of East Leeds which is designated as a priority area for regeneration in the Leeds City Council adopted Core Strategy. The wider East Leeds area covers 233 ha and has potential to deliver thousands of new homes, retirement living, job opportunities and new community facilities.