Contract awarded to build more than 150 homes on former college campus

The plans will regenerate the former Leeds City College, known as the Horsforth Campus, which has been redundant since it closed in June 2017.

The 100% affordable homes site is intended to play a major role in helping to ease pressure on local housing, as Horsforth has the highest level of housing demand across the city of Leeds.

New homes will include a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes, with a significant number built to support independent living needs.

And the properties will be gas-free, with each home fitted with air source heat pumps.

The scheme has been developed in partnership with planning consultancy WYG and Brewster Bye Architects.

Andrew Poyner, managing director of Vistry Partnerships Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to once again be working with Stonewater to build these quality, new affordable homes for the local community.

“As a regeneration business, we specialise in transforming redundant, brownfield sites into vibrant new communities, and the Horsforth Campus is a classic example of such a project.

“We’re looking forward to getting work underway and working closely with Stonewater and the Council throughout the project.”

Chris Montague, director of development (north and east) at Stonewater, added: “Working with Vistry Partnerships, the regeneration of this derelict site into a high-quality development will provide more local families and individuals with a place that they are proud to call home, whilst also contributing to this thriving community.

“Horsforth is a very sought-after area that in recent years has driven significant price increases and a strong demand for more affordable housing.

“We’re proud to be playing our part in supporting the council with alleviating housing demand and look forward to seeing work start on site.”

Legal adviser to Vistry Partnerships Limited was a team from Squire Patton Boggs, led by Edward Forth.

Legal adviser to Luminate Education Group was a team from Eversheds Sutherland International LLP, led by Charlotte Tanikal.

And legal adviser to Stonewater Limited was a team from Clarke Wilmott LLP, led by Stephen Harper.