Plans approved for major £55m Granary Wharf scheme in Leeds

Proposals for a £55m riverside mixed-use development for Leeds city centre have been given the go-ahead by planners.

Submitted by property developer CTP and regeneration specialists U+I, the approved plans to rejuvenate the Granary Wharf site of the city include 250 new homes, office space, bars, cafés, restaurants and landscaped public spaces.

The development forms part of Leeds City Council’s wider Holbeck Urban Village regeneration plans to transform the area into a key destination for the city.

Now that plans have been approved, work could start on site later this year, with completion in 2018.

David Topham, chief executive of CTP, said: “Granary Wharf is a vibrant hub in the heart of the city and our latest plans continue to build on its success. There is a growing demand for high-quality accommodation in Leeds.

“We are obviously delighted that Leeds City Council has approved our plans and we look forward to playing a pivotal part in the regeneration of this important part of the city.”

Laurence Martin, director at U+I, commented: “Holbeck Urban Village has been identified by Leeds City Council as an area in need of major regeneration. Working in partnership with CTP, we are really pleased that plans for Granary Wharf have been approved to support the council’s aspirations of creating long-term economic growth and improvements for the area.”

The Granary Wharf site, located on Wharf Approach, off Water Lane, is currently being used as a car park and nestles alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

The new scheme will transform this site into a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, as well as 9,000 sq. ft. of office space, parking spaces and cycle spaces. The bars, cafes and restaurants will be on the ground level.

David added: “The South Bank is currently one of the most dynamic parts of Leeds, with the impending arrival of Burberry, the regeneration of Tower Works and the tremendous success of the ground-breaking Round Foundry. The bar is very high and we will ensure that our new development meets the high standards set in South Bank and Holbeck Urban Village.”

Laurence further stated: “Combining U+I’s track record for delivering significant mixed-use regeneration projects in the London City Region, Manchester and Dublin with CTP’s strength as a leading Northern developer, Granary Wharf will form a key part of Leeds’s future. Located in an area that is of great importance to the city historically and architecturally, we are delighted to be a part of continued strides to bring Granary Wharf back into prominence.”

The agents for the development are the London office of property consultancy CBRE, while the architects are Enjoy of Leeds. PPS led the public consultation exercise.

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