More than 2,000 homes proposed for brownfield city site
Early plans have been unveiled for a community of new homes, offices, retail, and green public space within the South Bank neighbourhood of Leeds.
The proposed development, located between Sweet Street, Trent Street and Meadow Road in Holbeck, would repurpose a significant brownfield site.
If approved, the proposals brought forward by Caddick Developments would deliver up to 2,200 homes, comprising a mix of studio, one, two and three-bed apartments.
There would also be office provision, retail, and commercial space, as well a hotel.
The site is currently cemented and used as a temporary car park. As part of the plans it will be beautified with interior courtyards and public squares, planted with trees and shrubbery. A linear park along Sweet Street to the north of the site will be created.
It is expected an outline planning application, seeking permission for the principle of development will be submitted in the spring.
Further reserved matters planning applications will be submitted afterwards to agree details of appearance, access, landscaping, layout and scale.
Caddick Developments is inviting the local community to view the plans and have their say by visiting: www.cityoneleeds.co.uk. The public consultation will run between Thursday 17 February and Monday 7 March.
Myles Hartley, managing director at Caddick Developments, said: “Our proposed plans for the City One Leeds site in Holbeck will deliver a transformational development with sustainability and high-quality design principles at its heart.
“Our ambition is to create a vibrant community which complements the existing neighbourhood with new public spaces, much needed new homes, and local employment opportunities.
“We look forward to hearing from members of the community and receiving their feedback to help shape our plans.
“As an outline planning application, the feedback we receive will be vital to shaping our current plans as well as those of any future reserved matters application.”
