PLANS for more than 1,000 homes and a new primary school on the site of an former factory have been submitted to York City Council.

British Sugar has revealed it has submitted the planning application for the development of its old sugar factory off Boroughbridge Road in the north west of the city.

The proposals include 1,100 new homes, a new access road, public open spaces and community facilities including a primary school, nursery, and community sport hall.

David Mills, head of group property at Associated British Foods which owns British Sugar, said the site provided a huge opportunity for local people.

“Successful applications will ensure that this brownfield site be can be brought back into beneficial use, delivering a high-quality, sustainable development, providing much needed new housing, new open spaces and sports facilities and new community uses."

While City of York Council confirmed it had received the application, full details of the scheme will not be available until it has been validated by the planning team.

Mr Mills added: "We’d like to thank local residents and stakeholders for their participation and valuable input into the consultation and planning process.

“This feedback has shaped the masterplan proposals and allowed us to submit applications which have regard to the needs of the community."