Final phase of planned city site transformation unveiled

Developer Vastint UK, which is behind Leeds mixed-use district, Aire Park, has revealed plans for the final phase of its masterplan.The next step in turning the former brownfield site in Leeds South Bank into a new destination features plans for 502 one, two, three and four-bedroom homes – including affordable housing – 20,000 sq ft of leisure space, earmarked for cafes, restaurants and cultural activities, and a 500-space multi-storey car park.Plans are being shared during a public consultation period which is due to end on 10 April, before the final proposals are submitted to Leeds City Council later this year.In addition to the new elements of the built environment, the plans reveal the final hectare of the park and extended public realm.This extension will create the largest new city centre green park in the country.Situated south of Crown Point Road with Black Bull Street running from the north-east to the south west, and the A61 along the south-west boundary, phase two of the masterplan connects the South Bank to the city centre and Leeds Dock, creating an accessible and safe route for pedestrians and cyclists.Simon Schofield, head of development at Vastint UK, said: “Moving into the second phase of the Aire Park masterplan is a really exciting time.“We are already underway with 290,000 sq ft of commercial space and have seen strong demand from the market already.“Along with our recently revealed ambitions for The Tetley building and the ongoing plans for the first residential homes within Aire Park, phase two of our masterplan expands the site to the other side of Crown Point Road.“As long-term investors in Leeds, we’re excited to be bringing new spaces forward for residents and visitors to enjoy.“Revealing these plans shows our ambition to not just regenerate part of the city’s South Bank but to create a vibrant neighbourhood that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, breathing new life into this area of Leeds.”Vastint UK is working with masterplan architect Supervene and landscape architect Planit as well as transport consultant Stantec and planning advisors Turley.Once completed Aire Park will include 1,400 homes, and over one million sq ft of mixed-use office, retail, leisure and commercial space.