£8m expansion of “pioneering” private hospital in historic Leeds building continues

Planning approval is set to be granted for the second phase of a “pioneering” private hospital in “one of Leeds’ most iconic buildings”.

Leeds City Council planners are ready to give the green light to a brand-new 6,500 sq ft extension at the 17th century Red Hall House estate near Roundhay Park. Phase One of the £8m development is complete with the multi-disciplinary Leeds Private Hospital at Red Hall now fully operational.

Phase Two will comprise a large day case surgery unit with full operating theatres as well as examination, treatment and consulting rooms, which will create 40 new jobs and ease the heavy burden on the overrun NHS in the Yorkshire region.

Dr Fas Arshad, consultant facial plastic surgeon and the lead surgeon at The Hair Dr – Hair Transplant Clinic, explained: “The news that planning permission for Phase Two is set to be granted is tremendous.

“The new £5m annexe will house the rest of the clinical areas on site, including the two operating theatres, where non-emergency cases such as cataract surgery, arthroscopies and ear, nose and throat procedures will be carried out.

“The new annexe will also allow the latest sustainable and medical technology to be integrated seamlessly with the grade II listed Red Hall House. My wife and business partner Ms Sommiya and I are absolutely passionate about creating the finest private hospital in Yorkshire.

“The stunning transformation of Red Hall House itself has seen us achieve Care Quality Commission (CQC) approval, enabling us to use the building as a first-class medical facility.”

Jonathan Erkulis director of the Yorkshire based E3 Architecture is working very closely with Dr Arshad on the transformation of the Red Hall House estate, and added: “Our detailed plans have secured the restoration, sustainability and longevity of this important Grade II Listed Building while creating sensitive and high-quality designed additions to create a prestigious state-of the-art medical facility.

“It has been a pleasure working with Dr Arshad to secure the stunning redevelopment of Red Hall House itself and of the 6,500 sq ft annexe. The project is an example of where conservation and commercial aspirations can work together through major investment.

“E3 Architecture have also worked closely with Leeds City Council planners ensuring a unified approach to maintaining the setting and integrity of Red Hall, via careful and innovative design, preserving the landscaped grounds and approach securing the Red Hall Estate’s long-term preservation, enhancement and future viability.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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