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Revised plans have been submitted for the construction of approximately 250 houses and advertising sets at a former foundry south of Leeds Quay.
Citu (Climate Innovation District Phase 2) Ltd, with the support of ID Planning, has submitted a request for complete plans to Leeds City Council for the former Hydro Aluminium smelting site, between Clarence Road and the River Aire and Citu’s Low Fold project.
Approval is being sought for a progression of 247 homes and approximately 8,500 square feet of advertising area for retail and recreational uses.
The complexes would span more than 12 blocks and consist of a mix of apartments, duplexes, and one- to four-bedroom homes.
A private, common and common area would be provided, in the form of two landscaped podiums and an open public green area.
The plans also include 88 car parking spaces (including 12 handicapped parking spaces), with on-site electric car charging stations and 301 secure bike parking spaces.
Planning permit approved for a similar assignment in September 2022.
Following modifications introduced as part of the Building Safety Act 2022, which specifies that buildings over 18 meters in height are likely to require a momentary staircase, the applicant undertook a review of the approved project, resulting in modifications to the Volume 43 building. .
This building would have ten floors and would overlook Clarence Road. It would feature 62 one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a ground-floor advertising use with an adjacent resident entrance.
In December 2022, it was announced that Citu had secured a £26 million loan from specialist lender Octopus Real Estate for the second phase of its Climate Innovation District.