Site of former school to be redeveloped as housing

The building was used as a school until the 1990s

A former Leeds school is set to be demolished and the site likely to be used for new housing.

Leeds City Council has decided to knock down Osmondthorpe One Stop Centre after the building was deemed surplus to requirements.

The property was built in the 1900s and used as a school up until the 1990s, after which it was used to host adult learning courses, as well as a number of council services.

The local authority said that with the building now empty, no "viable" use for it had been found.

A report published online explaining the decision said that it was "acknowledged that re-use of the building would be preferable to demolition".

However, it was added that it was in a "poor condition" and that it would be difficult to meet the council's net zero targets.

The report said that local residents would kept updated with any disruption that may occur during the demolition process.

The documents also stated: "The intention is to redevelop the site for housing growth."

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