CEG forges ahead with housing partner

A mixed-use development is set to welcome its first housing partner as plans progress for a new community on a historic industrial site.

Leeds-based CEG has selected Banks Homes as its joint venture partner for the first phase of a “flagship development” at Kirkstall Forge, which dates to the 12th century. 

The partnership will begin with a reserved matters planning application to deliver a range of family homes on the eastern side of the £600 million site.

Joe Cable, project manager at Durham-based Banks Homes, said: “We’re very pleased to be combining our experience and working in partnership with CEG at Kirkstall Forge.

“It will be a flagship development for Banks Homes in Leeds and we look forward to delivering sought-after homes in a fantastic new community, along with all the benefits that will bring to the area.”

Kirkstall Forge has already seen more than £100 million invested in regeneration works, including infrastructure, river walls and the delivery of the award-winning Number One office building. 

The 56-acre brownfield site is planned to feature homes, commercial space, retail and leisure facilities.

A public consultation on the proposals will take place on July 3 at Number One.

Antonia Martin-Wright, director of commercial development at CEG, added: “We are really excited about the opportunity to work with Banks Homes. 

“We had a fantastic response when we went out to market and the ideas Banks has proposed are in line with our vision of creating a vibrant new community at Kirkstall Forge.”

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