Developer Platform files plans for 1350 rental flats in Leeds

Build-to-rent developer Platform_ has submitted an application to Leeds Council to build 1,350 flats in the city’s South Bank regeneration area.The built-to-rent flats would be part of a masterplan for a 1.3million sq ft mixed-used development in Sweet Street, that will include a gym, residents lounge and a dedicated co-working space.The homes will be two- and three-bedroom and the developer has said they will “appeal to a wide demographic”.Platform_ said the development, which is spread across eight acres and will extend the city centre to the south, will represent £500 million investment for the local region. It aims to start work on the site, which is on brownfield land that has been vacant since 2009, next year.Jean-Marc Vandevivere, CEO at Platform_, said: “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.”The developer said the scheme will use renewable energy sources, smart in-home technologies and energy efficient heating and lighting systems to ensure it supports the city’s ambition to become net zero carbon by 2038.