Janine GriffithsFresh plans have been announced for a major affordable housing development on the site of the former Kingsdale Court flats in Seacroft.
Leeds City Council says the proposed scheme at Boggart Hill would deliver 79 new council homes after the demolition of the former apartment blocks, which had become associated with anti-social behaviour and poor living conditions.
The plans include 20 two and three-bedroom houses, alongside two apartment buildings containing 59 one and two-bedroom flats. All of the homes would be offered at affordable rent to people on the Leeds housing register.
The council says the development would feature landscaped green spaces and homes built to high energy efficiency standards. New images showing the proposed appearance of the site have also been released.
Councillor Mary Harland, Leeds City Council’s executive member for housing, said: “The plans for the former Kingsdale Court site are a great example of our commitment to providing good-quality, energy efficient and affordable council housing in communities across the city.
“I’m delighted, therefore, that we have been able to get to a stage where the demolition of the flats has been completed.
“I would encourage people to now take the opportunity to find out more about the scheme and the difference it would make to this part of Seacroft.”
Kingsdale Court was demolished after Leeds City Council acquired the complex from private owners. Demolition work began in October last year, with the site previously described as blighted by long-running management issues, crime and deprivation.
Local residents are now being asked for their views before a planning application is formally submitted. Around 500 nearby homes and businesses have received consultation leaflets and questionnaires.
People will also be able to find out more about the proposals at a public drop-in session at St Richard’s Church on Ramshead Hill on May 18. Information boards about the development are also set to be displayed at Deacon House on Seacroft Avenue.
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