Expansion of private hospital in historic building set for approval

Planning consent is set to be granted for the second phase of a private hospital in Leeds

Leeds City Council planners are ready to give the green light to a new 6,500 sq ft extension at the 17 th century Red Hall House estate, near Roundhay Park.

Phase one of the £8m development is complete, with the Leeds Private Hospital at Red Hall now fully operational.

Phase two will comprise a large day case surgery unit with full operating theatres as well as examination, treatment and consulting rooms, which will create 40 new jobs.

Dr Fas Arshad, consultant facial plastic surgeon and the lead surgeon at The Hair Dr – Hair Transplant Clinic, explained the new single-storey annexe at Red Hall was crucial to the private hospital’s success.

He said: “The new £5m annexe will house the rest of the clinical areas on site, including the two operating theatres, where non-emergency cases such as cataract surgery, arthroscopies and ear, nose and throat procedures will be carried out.

“The annexe will also allow the latest sustainable and medical technology to be integrated seamlessly with the grade II listed Red Hall House.”

“My wife and business partner Ms Sommiya and I are absolutely passionate about creating the finest private hospital in Yorkshire.

“We have invested £3m of our own money already in Red Hall House. This is a long-term investment in the Leeds region, creating new and sustainable jobs.”

Jonathan Erkulis, director of E3 Architecture, is working with Dr Arshad on the transformation of the Red Hall House estate.

He said: “Our detailed plans have secured the restoration, sustainability and longevity of this important Grade II Listed building while creating sensitive and high-quality designed additions to create a prestigious state-of the-art medical facility.

“The project is an example of where conservation and commercial aspirations can work together through major investment.

“E3 Architecture have also worked with Leeds City Council planners, ensuring a unified approach to maintaining the setting and integrity of Red Hall, via careful and innovative design.”

Dr Arshad and his wife bought Red Hall House from the Rugby Football League last year for over £1.65m. Dr Arshad said: “The Hair Dr Clinic had expanded quickly and we outgrew our previous premises.

“Red Hall has proved absolutely perfect and it is humbling to have moved into such a magnificent building with such an illustrious history.”

Ms Sommiya said: “The main focus of our work at Red Hall is offering up-to-date and state-of-the-art treatments, which include surgical and non-surgical treatment.

“Our approach is holistic, ensuring that everyone who comes here for surgery will also receive the very best psychological and emotional support.”