Plans for a flagship new electric vehicle charging hub in New Wortley, Leeds are revealed in an online public consultation, launched by planning and development consultancy Lichfields on behalf of BP Pulse.

Lichfields has launched a public consultation for new BP Pulse charge points in Leeds

The proposed development would see 28 covered ultra-fast charging bays constructed on a former gas holder site off the Wellington Road in New Wortley, available for long-distance travellers and local residents.

The facility, which would enable users to charge their vehicles in under 30 minutes, would also include a new retail/food and drink unit to provide refreshments while customers wait for their vehicles to charge.

The plans also include a landscaping and tree planting scheme, and an additional parking area for customers waiting to use the EV charge points or the retail facilities, including two accessible parking spaces.

If the project gets the green light, it will boost EV charge points in the local area by 13%, helping to address the lack of charging facilities in the Leeds area.

Dozens of construction jobs would also be created during the initial build phase with a further 29 full-time and indirect jobs associated with the scheme on the cards once the hub goes live.

Johnny Froggatt, project delivery lead for BP’s charging hubs and a local Leeds resident, said: “As a former apprentice at the gas works site, I’m excited to be leading its re-development as the city continues to evolve. This proposed scheme demonstrates BP’s ability to turn plans into action. Projects like this will help bp to our global aim of 100,000 charge points installed this decade.”

The public consultation will be live online here until 10 December 2023 and will consider the views of hundreds of local residents, motorists and other stakeholders.

bmission of a planning application is expected by the end of the year.