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{{Services | {{Services | ||
|type = | |type = motorway | ||
|image = Leeds Skelton Lake press photo.jpg | |image = Leeds Skelton Lake press photo.jpg | ||
|name = Leeds Skelton Lake | |name = Leeds Skelton Lake | ||
|operator = Extra | |operator = Extra | ||
|road = [[M1]] at J45{{newline}}(also accessible to traffic on the A63) | |road = [[M1]] at J45{{newline}}(also accessible to traffic on the A63) | ||
|postcode = LS9 0AS | |postcode = LS9 0AS | ||
|telephone = | |telephone = 01494 678876 | ||
|signposted = | |signposted = Yes | ||
|opened = 2020 | |opened = 2020 | ||
|stype = Single site located at a junction. | |stype = Single site located at a junction. | ||
|rating = | |rating = Leeds | ||
|coords = 53.774435, -1.471545 | |coords = 53.774435, -1.471545 | ||
|markerpost = 307 | |markerpost = 307 | ||
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On 30 March 2020, Britain's newest motorway service area opened at Leeds Skelton Lake. | |||
Due to COVID-19, and in keeping with every other service station in the country, it is currently operating the bare minimum facilities. The owners say they wanted to get some facilities open for those who need them. | |||
As with the rest of this website, we are listing the facilities that will be open once COVID-19 is dealt with. In the meantime, please assume that only shops, fuel, parking and toilets are available. | |||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
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{{facilities| Forecourt | {{Texaco}}, {{Spar}}, DailyDeli, {{Costa Express}} }} | {{facilities| Forecourt | {{Texaco}}, {{Spar}}, DailyDeli, {{Costa Express}} }} | ||
==History== | ==Contact Details== | ||
{{Contact Details | |||
|address = Leeds Skelton Lake Services{{newline}} | |||
Lakeside Way{{newline}} | |||
Leeds{{newline}} | |||
LS9 0AS | |||
|telephone = 01494 678876 | |||
|gridref = SE349310 | |||
|websites = * [http://www.extraservices.co.uk/location/baldock/ Amenity building operated by Extra] | |||
* [https://josrichardson.co.uk/ Forecourt operated by Jos Richardson & Son] | |||
|3words = ozone.cherry.salad }} | |||
==Trivia and Design== | |||
Although Skelton Lake calls itself a service station, the documentation makes it clear that it intends to attract customers from a new housing estate being built opposite. Until 2013 this wouldn't have been allowed, but changes to the planning laws do now allow service stations to do several jobs at once. | |||
The new building takes all the successes of [[Cobham]] and [[Beaconsfield]] and mixes the work done at [[Gloucester]] to create what it deems to be a "new concept", where its natural features (grass roof, tree-lined approach roads, access to the lake) are the building's main selling point, not forgetting the view of the lake. There is a wildlife and visitor centre here too. | |||
There is a central area with four kiosks, and an additional nine units around it, with a two-storey motel joined on. Timber louvres furnish the appearance of the green-roofed building. | |||
The new brand partners will be very similar to what's offered by [[Welcome Break]], with a hint of [[Roadchef]]. Many of them are operated by SSP, including new retail and takeaway brand Urban Express. London-based ethical farmers market Sourced Market recently announced they will be at the services, which Extra revealed was a partnership inspired by [[Westmorland]]. | |||
===Planning History=== | |||
The motorway here only opened in 1999, opening a new corridor for development and for services. Between 1997 and 2005, Extra had several plans for services and a [[Travelodge]] here rejected. At the time the junction hadn't opened. | The motorway here only opened in 1999, opening a new corridor for development and for services. Between 1997 and 2005, Extra had several plans for services and a [[Travelodge]] here rejected. At the time the junction hadn't opened. | ||
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They had been, for the previous few years, been fighting for permission to open services down the road at [[Rotherham#Trivia and History|Sheffield]] too. | They had been, for the previous few years, been fighting for permission to open services down the road at [[Rotherham#Trivia and History|Sheffield]] too. | ||
In October 2016, the proposals were approved in principle by Leeds City Council. Further approval was granted in March 2018 with an expected opening date in | In October 2016, the proposals were approved in principle by Leeds City Council. Further approval was granted in March 2018 with an expected opening date in summer 2019. Extra awarded the filling station contract to Jos Richardson and Son, who will operate it as Texaco and Spar on behalf of Valero, in what Extra called "an important new strategic relationship". | ||
The opening date | The opening date slipped back several times, finally happening on 30 March 2019. | ||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
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[[Category:M1]][[Category:Extra]][[Category:2010s]] | |||
[[Category:M1]][[Category:Extra]] | |||
Revision as of 17:15, 30 March 2020
M1 at J45
(also accessible to traffic on the A63)
Signposted from the road.
LS9 0AS
map and directions
Single site located at a junction..
On 30 March 2020, Britain's newest motorway service area opened at Leeds Skelton Lake.
Due to COVID-19, and in keeping with every other service station in the country, it is currently operating the bare minimum facilities. The owners say they wanted to get some facilities open for those who need them.
As with the rest of this website, we are listing the facilities that will be open once COVID-19 is dealt with. In the meantime, please assume that only shops, fuel, parking and toilets are available.
Facilities
Catering: Starbucks, Burger King, KFC, Template:Harry Ramsden's, PizzaExpress, LEON, Chopstix Noodle Bar, Template:Upper Crust, Mi Casa, Sourced Market Shops: Urban Express Amenities: Regus Express, Changing Places, Template:Electric Car, Playdock, Showers : Ramada Forecourt: Texaco, SPAR, DailyDeli, Costa Express
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Leeds Skelton Lake Services
Lakeside Way
Leeds
LS9 0AS
- Amenity building operated by Extra
- Forecourt operated by Jos Richardson & Son
- 📞 Telephone number: 01494 678876
- 📌 what3words: ///ozone.cherry.salad
- more map options
Trivia and Design
Although Skelton Lake calls itself a service station, the documentation makes it clear that it intends to attract customers from a new housing estate being built opposite. Until 2013 this wouldn't have been allowed, but changes to the planning laws do now allow service stations to do several jobs at once.
The new building takes all the successes of Cobham and Beaconsfield and mixes the work done at Gloucester to create what it deems to be a "new concept", where its natural features (grass roof, tree-lined approach roads, access to the lake) are the building's main selling point, not forgetting the view of the lake. There is a wildlife and visitor centre here too.
There is a central area with four kiosks, and an additional nine units around it, with a two-storey motel joined on. Timber louvres furnish the appearance of the green-roofed building.
The new brand partners will be very similar to what's offered by Welcome Break, with a hint of Roadchef. Many of them are operated by SSP, including new retail and takeaway brand Urban Express. London-based ethical farmers market Sourced Market recently announced they will be at the services, which Extra revealed was a partnership inspired by Westmorland.
Planning History
The motorway here only opened in 1999, opening a new corridor for development and for services. Between 1997 and 2005, Extra had several plans for services and a Travelodge here rejected. At the time the junction hadn't opened.
A few years after this, Extra encountered a number of financial difficulties which caused a lull in their proposals.
In Spring 2016, Extra submitted a new £50m plan for a service station here, creating 300 jobs. It was hoped that this would be open by Autumn 2017.
They had been, for the previous few years, been fighting for permission to open services down the road at Sheffield too.
In October 2016, the proposals were approved in principle by Leeds City Council. Further approval was granted in March 2018 with an expected opening date in summer 2019. Extra awarded the filling station contract to Jos Richardson and Son, who will operate it as Texaco and Spar on behalf of Valero, in what Extra called "an important new strategic relationship".
The opening date slipped back several times, finally happening on 30 March 2019.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Woolley Edge (13 miles) Hartshead Moor (M62 west, 16 miles) | Services on the M1 | Wetherby (A1(M) north, 17 miles) |
| none nearby | Extra services | none nearby |
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