COUNCILLORS in Yeadon are trying to save a local green field site from the threat of development.

They are calling on Leeds City Council to remove the site from housing proposals and replace it with a disused mill site.

The Council is currently discussing which sites are to be used to meet their housing target of 70,000 homes over the next 15 years.

The targets would see more than 2000 houses in Aireborough — and include plans to develop the green fields in the Banksfield/Coppice Wood area of Yeadon. But Otley and Yeadon councillors Colin Campbell, Sandy Lay and Ryk Downes say they have identified an old industrial site on Miry Lane which they believe would be much better suited to housing.

Cllr Campbell said: “We do not support the idea of building on green fields, and if there has to be development we would prefer that it be on previously developed brownfield sites.

“Looking round Yeadon we have identified the former mill site off Miry Lane as an area for potential development as it has many benefits.

“It is within easy walking distance of Yeadon centre, is handy for local bus routes and if the mill buildings were converted would help preserve a bit of old Yeadon.”

Cllr Downes added: “We believe that it is a better use of land and that it is much more sustainable.”