Plans approved for 245 homes on historic Tower Works site in Leeds

Plans have been approved to revive Tower Works

Leeds City Council has approved plans to create 245 new homes at the historic Tower Works site in the south bank area of Leeds.

The development, by Richardson and Ask Real Estate Ltd in conjunction with Homes England, will boost the availability of housing in the heart of Leeds.

Once completed, Tower Works will provide two new residential buildings with one, two and three bedroom build to rent apartments and duplexes to the south of the railway station.

Last year construction company Sir Robert McAlpine was appointed as lead contractor and site enabling works have already begun ahead of an immediate start on site.

Ask Real Estate managing director John Hughes said: “Tower Works is in a superb location; it is one of the most distinctive sites you see as you travel into Leeds city centre.

"It has been neglected for many years and we are delighted to be able to now bring it back into active use as a key part of the emerging South Bank area.

"The existing creative hub at Tower Works is already home to many media, tech and digital companies and the residential element will further complement the thriving community on site.”