Plans approved for 1,350 apartment mixed use development on derelict land in Leeds

A spokesman said: “Signalling long-term investment in the region that represents value of £500m, the development set across eight acres will accelerate the regeneration of the South Bank area by delivering a thriving mixed-use quarter on a brownfield site which has been vacant since 2009.”

The masterplan will deliver up to 1,350 BTR apartments and includes the refurbishment of the historic pub The Commercial, as well as the creation of a neighbourhood hub. It also includes two new office buildings of 96,000 sq ft and 48,000 sq ft respectively, with floorplates of up to 15,000 sq ft.

Jean-Marc Vandevivere, CEO at PLATFORM_, said: “We’re extremely excited about turning this site that has lain derelict for too long into a thriving neighbourhood supporting Leeds City Council’s goals of delivering new homes across the city and continuing the rapid regeneration of the South Bank area of Leeds.

“This will be PLATFORM_’s largest development yet, taking our portfolio to 4,000 apartments and value of over £1bn as we continue to add further BTR opportunities across the UK.”

Matt Willcock, Development Director at PLATFORM_, said: “Throughout the planning process, we have positively engaged with Leeds City Council to ensure that our vision gives the city what it truly needs, and we are thrilled that they share our vision so that we can now, together, make it a reality.

Mr Willcock added: “As we progress our sustainable community, we’re looking forward to continuing our positive relationships with the local authority, stakeholders and importantly, the local community.

"With a thoughtful design, stellar resident benefits and sustainability at its heart, PLATFORM_ is delivering a blueprint for modern-day living.”

PLATFORM_ has a combined operational portfolio and development pipeline of 4,000 apartments with a gross value of more than £1bn.