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Avant has applied for planning permission to convert the old mortuary on High Royds into three residential properties. The developers also want to create a three-bedroom maisonette in the tower of the Clock Tower building. The applications – made to Leeds City Council – are in addition to the proposals for the new social clubContinue reading “News: Avant’s plans for the old mortuary – and the iconic Clock Tower on High Royds”

There are a large number of leasehold apartments on High Royds including conversions plus new build by Barratt David Wilson Homes or Avant Homes. The freeholds of these blocks are owned by different organisations plus two registered social landlords. It appears from comments made by residents that the annual amount of the ground rent differsContinue reading “News: Leasehold ground rent – there might be an answer”

Following much discussion about the High Royds Budget 2022/23, HRRA has produced an Initial Analysis of Trinity Budget Estimates. The following information is provided in good faith by members of HRRA. It is our interpretation of the budgets as we have received them. We are not auditors or accountants and cannot be responsible for anyContinue reading “NEWS: Your estate charges explained – and your chance to have a say in future budgets.”

 An HRRA committee meeting was held on Wednesday 12th October at St Mary’s School. Present were: Nick Lowry, Nigel Hackett, Susan Pape, Cedric Sander, Andy Wade, Catherine Bridge, Andrew Armitage Apologies  : Christine Gaughran Road/path/lighting NL provided an update on the progress made on the adoption of the roads and paths. Jon Birkin of AvantContinue reading “NEWS: Latest meeting hears update on estate roads, social club plans, changes to Avant personnel, and future of HRRA”

HRRA has put together an update on some key issues affecting the Estate. Questions asked at a recent High Royds Liaison Group (HRLG) meeting are shown here with responses from Dean Cutts (DC) of Avant – and then, some details about Landscaping. Q: Did you gain board approval for the adoption (of roads) process toContinue reading “NEWS: Latest update – on the roads and into the landscape”

High Royds Liaison Group Meeting on Tuesday July 5, 2022, held at the Civic Hall Leeds Present:  Cllr Paul Alderson; Cllr Paul Wadsworth; Carol Cunningham LCC Planning; Dean Cutts Technical Director Avant; Nigel Hackett HRRA; Nick Lowry HRRA; Andrew Armitage HRRA; Joanne Palmer, Senior Property Manager, Trinity Estates (via Zoom) Apologies: Jon Birkin, Avant Road/pathway/lightingContinue reading “NEWS: Notes from High Royds Liaison Group meeting with Avant and Trinity”

A HRRA meeting was held on Monday June 13 at St Mary’s School. Present: Nick Lowry; Nigel Hackett; Susan Pape; Cynthia Wood; Cedric Sander, Jeanne Claire Stanley; Andrew Armitage; Wendy Cousans; Catherine Burton; Christine Gaughran The primary reason for the meeting was to gauge which residents would be willing to undertake more formal roles inContinue reading “NEWS: HRRA meeting fills key roles – but more are needed for best running of the association”

Bicycle owning residents took part in a bike marking event on High Royds at the weekend. Two Community Police Support Officers were on hand to mark bikes and give general advice about storing bicycles safely.

Following further lobbying by HRRA, Avant have advised us that they received confirmation from Yorkshire Water on Friday 13th May that they have accepted the drainage calculations, and as such, Avant are now finally in a position to start the works required for adoption. Avant’s contractor, JLES, will be sending out letters to residents shortlyContinue reading “News: Work could soon start on roads and footpaths – and lighting – around High Royds”

Avant’s groundworkers are using the lower half of the car park for storage and parking their plant and machinery.Because of this Dean Cutts at Avant agreed with the cricket clubs that they could use the hardstanding area between the car park and the proposed site of the new social club. They access this area viaContinue reading “News: Temporary use of Ingle Lane to reach car park”