ITV seeks permission to continue Emmerdale visitor tours near Leeds
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 04:11 · Archive
ITV Studios has applied to Leeds City Council to continue running visitor tours of the Emmerdale production set after current planning permission expires. The site near Harewood attracts over 42,000 visitors annually and generates approximately £7.72m for the local tourist economy.
According to a planning report, the Emmerdale Village Tour is 'a popular tourist attraction' that 'provides fans of the popular television continuing drama the opportunity to visit the exterior, particularly the core set at Emmerdale Village.' The tours have been running for over ten years.
The report noted that the tours are 'intrinsically linked to the production set, providing viewers with the opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience the production set in person.' They offer visitors an insight into the show's Yorkshire landscape and depiction of rural life.
ITV has also submitted a separate application to secure permanent filming rights at Stub House and Burdon Head Farm on Harrogate Road, with current permissions due to expire next June.
A comprehensive change of use planning application is currently open for public consultation until 13 November. According to the report, visitors would be able to reach the tour by car, bicycle, via a public footpath or by collection from a nearby bus stop, eliminating the need for coach transport.
How it is being reported
- ITV plans big change for Emmerdale visitor tours in LeedsITV Studios has applied to Leeds City Council to continue running popular Emmerdale visitor toursLeedsLive · 29 Oct, 04:00
- Emmerdale fans given fresh hope over future of popular village toursCurrent permissions for the popular tours set to expireYorkshire Evening Post · 28 Oct, 16:30
- ITV seeks to continue lucrative Emmerdale Village visitor tours in LeedsThe makers of TV drama Emmerdale are seeking to continue running popular visitor tours which generate millions of pounds a year.Wharfedale Observer · 28 Oct, 15:54
In this story: ITV Studios · Leeds City Council · Emmerdale · Harewood · Harrogate Road · Yorkshire
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