Leeds and London firms partner on ‘transformational’ city centre development

Plans for a new central urban mixed-use development have been put forward by a partnership of two real estate firms.

A planning application has been jointly submitted by local property developer Rushbond Group and London-based residential specialist Gold and Amber for a new project in Leeds city centre.

The Leeds City Village development will aim to create a new community at the former Marsh Lane Goods Yard to the East of the city.

As well as over 1,000 new homes, the site will comprise a combination of commercial and leisure space as well as open spaces such as a village green, children’s play area and outdoor seating.

Sophie Brown, from Gold & Amber, said: “In addition to creating much needed homes and creative, flexible workspaces on a key site in Leeds City Council’s development plan, a major feature of this scheme is how it will drive further investment in this part of the City and the surrounding area.

“As well as being the place from which a whole new community can grow and thrive, an integral part of Leeds City Village will be the attractive and interesting outdoor spaces and the vibrant village green at its heart.

Mark Finch from Rushbond added: “Leeds City Village is a major opportunity to deliver high quality new homes that will appeal to all demographics and meet the needs of an ever-evolving and rapidly growing city.

“It will also expand the city centre, drive further regeneration in the area and crucially connect the site’s neighbouring residential communities to both the Kirkgate and Quarry Hill districts, which are both currently benefiting from significant investment across a number of high-profile projects.”