Plans approved for 120-home city scheme

A property developer has secured planning permission to deliver its largest Yorkshire scheme to date.

Breck has received approval from Leeds City Council to transform a former Lloyds Banking Group data and call centre in Farsley into 120 affordable homes.

Named Dawsons Corner, the brownfield development near Cote Lane will feature one and two-bed apartments, as well as three and four-bed houses for shared ownership and affordable rent.

Bosses say Breck is in discussions with a housing provider, which is expected to buy the site once construction is complete.

Work is anticipated to start in November, with completion targeted for December 2029.

Nigel Robson, Breck Homes’ managing director – Yorkshire, said: “This has been a thorough planning process, with the local area at the heart of our strategy and decision making. 

“We are delighted to continue our strong relationship with long-standing partner Lloyds. 

“Focus now turns to progressing the development and creating a thriving community of affordable homes.”

Dawsons Corner will become Breck’s fourth affordable housing development in Yorkshire.

The company is already delivering 107 homes across three sites in Bradford and expanded its regional presence last year with the acquisition of office space at Millshaw Park Industrial Estate, near Leeds.

Jess Tomlinson, global head of real estate and housing at Lloyds Banking Group, added: “The approval of these plans is an important step towards bringing more affordable homes to West Yorkshire and giving local people greater access to high-quality housing. 

“By working with partners such as Breck, we can support local housing needs and contribute to the long-term prosperity of the community.”

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