Proposals for the redevelopment of the Beverleys in Beeston Hill, Leeds, have been granted planning permission by Leeds City Council.
The proposals from Chevin Housing Association and architects Lathams provide a masterplan for replacing obsolete back-to-backs and other sub-standard houses currently being demolished.
Helen Martland, business development manager from Chevin Housing Association said: “A large number of local people have been involved in the development of these plans, and I am sure they will join us in welcoming this decision, which paves the way for a scheme to create attractive, safe and popular housing in the Beverleys.”
The planning application is the latest stage in an £11m project led by Leeds City Council to replace obsolete housing in the Beverleys. In 2005, the council’s executive board approved proposals for the acquisition and demolition of properties in the Beverleys area – a high number of which were unfit or empty at the time, while many of the residents were hoping to move out of the area.
The development will contribute to the aims and objectives of the Council’s regeneration plan for Beeston Hill and West Hunslet, and complement extensive work undertaken over recent years to improve the external fabric of a significant number of pre 1919 homes in the surrounding area. The Council has worked with home owners and provided grant funding for Group Repair schemes to help regenerate the area.
Chris Twomey, director at architects Lathams explained that the layout for the new scheme at the Beverleys sets 55 two, three and four bedroomed houses around a new urban green, with the houses arranged to maximise views and sunny living spaces.
He added: “The modern, high quality and affordable housing is based around a new and attractive green space, with traffic calming and paving treatments used to slow traffic and create a pedestrian-friendly environment.”
“The houses will be built in red brick with slate roofs, and each will have private front and back gardens.”
