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16/11/2018
Leeds Council Recommends Otley Civic Centre To Be Sold
Leeds City Council is to discuss proposals for the future of the historic Otley Civic Centre building, with recommendations the site should be redeveloped for housing.
At an executive board at the Civic Hall on Wednesday 21 November, senior councillors will also consider plans for the future expansion of the nearby Otley Courthouse into an enhanced community and arts venue.
The expansion plans for the former magistrates' court aim to offer a new 400-seat auditorium together with new artists' studios, music practice rooms, business and meeting rooms, gallery space and other public rooms.
The Otley Civic Centre has been the subject of public consultation and discussions with local stakeholders.
Evaluating the expressed interest, the council has recommended the building be sold to a developer to convert it into new apartments, including a number of affordable units.
Views have also been expressed for the building to be refurbished for an expected £2 million.
Leeds City Council executive member for regeneration, transport and planning Councillor Richard Lewis said: "This proposal offers a positive and sensible win-win solution, with an important historical building being brought back into use with a strong and sustainable future, also helping to offer a number of much-needed new affordable apartments in the centre of Otley and securing value for money for taxpayers.
"The council is also keen to support plans to enhance community facilities in the town, so although the proposal is still in its early stages we are happy to support the exciting plans for the expansion of the Otley Courthouse by offering part of the North Parade Depot, and we look forward to seeing that idea develop further."
(CM)
At an executive board at the Civic Hall on Wednesday 21 November, senior councillors will also consider plans for the future expansion of the nearby Otley Courthouse into an enhanced community and arts venue.
The expansion plans for the former magistrates' court aim to offer a new 400-seat auditorium together with new artists' studios, music practice rooms, business and meeting rooms, gallery space and other public rooms.
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The Otley Civic Centre has been the subject of public consultation and discussions with local stakeholders.
Evaluating the expressed interest, the council has recommended the building be sold to a developer to convert it into new apartments, including a number of affordable units.
Views have also been expressed for the building to be refurbished for an expected £2 million.
Leeds City Council executive member for regeneration, transport and planning Councillor Richard Lewis said: "This proposal offers a positive and sensible win-win solution, with an important historical building being brought back into use with a strong and sustainable future, also helping to offer a number of much-needed new affordable apartments in the centre of Otley and securing value for money for taxpayers.
"The council is also keen to support plans to enhance community facilities in the town, so although the proposal is still in its early stages we are happy to support the exciting plans for the expansion of the Otley Courthouse by offering part of the North Parade Depot, and we look forward to seeing that idea develop further."
(CM)
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