Leeds: Plans approved for 1,925-home City One development

The planned development could include flats, offices and a hotel

A development that would create almost 2,000 new homes has unanimously passed its first stage of approval.

The City One scheme, proposed for land to the south of Leeds city centre, includes 1,925 flats, a 450-room hotel and office space.

If approved it would be built on the area between Sweet Street and Meadow Road in Holbeck.

Developer Caddick's application for outline planning permission was approved on Thursday.

The redevelopment could see tower blocks of up to 45 storeys on the site, with three "tall buildings" included in the plans.

The plans also include a central square and green space.

Councillor Caroline Gruen described the proposal, which could take up to ten years to complete, as "really exciting".

The development would "make more effective use" of the current brownfield site, a report said.

The City One project was first brought before the City Plans Panel in February 2022, but plans have since changed to reduce the number of dwellings from 2,200 to 1,925.

The report said: "A large green space has been introduced towards the centre of the site with new blocks lining the edge of this public space.

"Taller buildings within the development have the potential to be landmark structures that are prominent on the skyline and contribute to the wider architectural character of the city. "

Plans also include creating 722 car parking spaces.

Ms Gruen said: "I think there is a lot of potential in this scheme. If it's well-designed and well carried out, it will change that part of the city centre all together.

"It's really exciting to be at the beginning of a development like that."

The report added: "The proposals would make more effective use of this brownfield site and in doing so provide both a significant amount of housing in a sustainable location and provide employment opportunities for people living in nearby communities and beyond."