Former tannery set for 228-apartment development

DEVELOPERS have been given the green light for 228 apartments at a former tannery on the outskirts of Leeds.

The 3-acre site, close to Scott Hall Road, is being developed by Stage One Development and Partners.

Designs for the site, dubbed Hill Top Works, are being developed by Leeds-based Brewster Bye Architects.

The former mill building and tannery has sat largely empty for more than 20 years.

Now, Leeds City Council have given the green light for five buildings filled with one, two and three bedroom apartments to be built on the site around the mill’s 115 ft chimney which will become a focal point.

Chris Austin, managing director at Brewster Bye Architects, said: “Securing planning for this development will breathe new life into a redundant site as well as providing a superb range of much needed new homes which will be targeted at first time buyers.

“The site occupies an elevated position and many of the homes will enjoy far reaching views across Leeds. The development will also boast plenty of high quality amenity space that will benefit from lots of natural light through the five buildings being stepped in height, along the natural contours of the site.

“It’s also great that the site’s historic boundary wall, landmark chimney and original cottages can be incorporated into the development. These will continue to point towards the site’s industrial heritage and act as a reminder that the Sheepscar area was once home to such a thriving leather industry.”

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