Up to 1,350 build to rent apartments could be built in Leeds as part of planned regeneration scheme

The build-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator, PLATFORM_, has submitted a planning application to Leeds City Council to create a 1.3m sq ft mixed-use development on Sweet Street.

The site is located in the South Bank regeneration area which is extending the city centre to the south.

A spokesman said: “Signalling long-term investment in the region, the proposed 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, responding to Leeds City Council’s housing strategy 2022-27 and its ‘Best City Ambition initiative.

“The masterplan also includes 200,000 sq ft of commercial space, delivered across two Grade A sustainable office buildings, new leisure and retail opportunities, and the regeneration of the historic pub, The Commercial.”

Jean-Marc Vandevivere, CEO at PLATFORM_, said: “We see fantastic opportunities in Leeds, one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK, and the South Bank area in particular.

"We are proud to present a transformational vision to create a community-first development that epitomises the very best of inclusive, modern day living.”

“The Sweet Street development represents an exciting and evolutionary addition to our portfolio, whilst also underlining our commitment to long-term investment in the region. We are aiming to commence works to bring our vision to life in 2023.”