Huge investment has led to a series of major new developments across Leeds, which will see our city grow and evolve.
There are a whole host of mammoth new developments set to propel Leeds forward, but these five are the cream of the crop. Over the next couple of years these game-changing projects will help the city reach its huge potential. From the changing face of Briggate to the creation of an expansive inner-city park, these developments are set to open up new opportunities for the city and its residents. Take a look at what’s on the horizon…
The riverside regeneration on Kirkstall Road
Work is well underway on Latimer’s massive £350 million development on Kirkstall Road which will create a brand new district on the banks of the River Aire. It’s one of the biggest developments happening in Leeds right now, transforming a former industrial site into a complex of 1,620 homes and over 4,000 square metres of commercial space. It’s not just buildings, though – there will be over 2.2 hectares of green infrastructure, including a riverside park, while a 56-metre-long pedestrian river-spanning bridge has already gone in across the Aire that will help link the development to the city centre when finished in 2029.
The newest addition to Briggate
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Walk down Briggate and you may have seen the cavernous hole in the iconic street near its junction with Boar Lane. What’s going on? Well, the old House of Fraser store has been knocked down and is currently being replaced by The Store House. Delivered by Manner and Blackrock, this landmark mixed-use development in the heart of Leeds city centre will offer two floors of ground-access retail space, alongside nine floors of stylish student accommodation. When complete in 2025, there will be 369 beds across 131 studios and 47 cluster flats, which will come complete with community facilities.
The revolution of The Core of Leeds city centre
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One of the biggest changes to the face of Leeds city centre has been approved by Leeds city council. The Core shopping centre on The Headrow is set to be knocked down after years of dwindling occupation and footfall, with exciting plans from owners Tri7, developers Fusion and architects Corstorphine & Wright to reimagine the area. Existing buildings will be demolished and replaced by a trio of new buildings, which will be split up by a pair of new streets that will connect King Charles Street with Lands Lane. When complete, there will be 38,000 square foot of retail and leisure space, as well as 809 student flats above.
The new city park at the old Tetley Brewery HQ
It’s been in the works for a while, but 2024 is the year when the fruits of the labour on Vastint’s Aire Park development on the former Tetley Brewery site become apparent. A thriving three-hectare urban oasis is in the works, offering a mixture of 651 modern homes across three buildings, state-of-the-art office blocks, a hotel, shops and an array of leisure facilities, complete with a two hectare city park that will weave its way between the buildings, both new and old. The full site is set to be finished by 2032 and will see a revitalised Tetley Brewery HQ with food, drink and event spaces.
The transformation of Midland Mills into Sky Gardens
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January 2024 saw work begin in earnest at the Grade II-listed Midland Mills site on the South Bank as it starts its transformation into Sky Gardens. The project, led by Torsion Group and CityLife, will see the full refurbishment of the iconic original buildings as well as the addition of a brand new residential tower. In total, there will be 284 luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments spread across the mill and the 32-floor tower, while the site will also offer a lounge, workspace, car club, and a 30th-storey gymnasium that will offer the best views in the city for any workout. It’s currently due to open in early 2026.
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