Approval for new mixed-use city neighbourhood

Caddick Developments, part of Caddick Group, has received a unanimous resolution to approve from Leeds City Council’s planning committee for a major mixed-use neighbourhood at South Bank, Leeds.

To mark the decision, the two million sq ft scheme, previously named City One, has been rebranded as “South Village”.

It has potential to provide up to 1,925 homes, 650,000 sq ft of commercial space and significant landscaped areas, all centred around a “village green”.

Located just off Meadow Road, South Village is intended to make a significant contribution to Leeds’s target for new housing provision within the city centre.

Lee Savage, director at Caddick Developments, said: “South Village will offer a revolution in city-centre living, transforming this strategically located brownfield site into an ambitious and accessible new neighbourhood.

“Our proposals are incredibly exciting, having been designed to provide bold, modern architecture, significant public space and enhanced connectivity between Holbeck and the city centre.

“As we work towards submission of a detailed planning application, we will continue to collaborate closely with key partners and the community to bring forward a vibrant new chapter for this part of the South Bank.”

Johnny Caddick, of Caddick Group, added: “We’re happy to have received the resolution to approve from Leeds planning committee for this transformational new development.

“South Village is set to redefine contemporary urban living in Leeds, offering all the amenities of a traditional village, while being located in the heart of the city centre.

“Perfectly suited to modern patterns of living and working, South Village has been carefully designed to provide significant public realm and community space, promote active lifestyles and connectivity, and ultimately enable the creation of a dynamic, multi-generational community.”