By John Baron
A civic watchdog is supporting proposals for a new £130m ‘urban community’, off Kirkstall Road.
A planning application for New Foundry Square was submitted in August, which could see the former Thyssen Krupp site transformed into 504 apartments.
Plans also include a gym, sauna, swimming pool, cinema lounge, co-working spaces, 24-hour concierge and nine independent retail units.
Green and open spaces would include landscaped gardens, play areas and a new public square.
Leeds Civic Trust’s volunteer-run planning committee has said it supports the application, ahead of the council making a final decision on the plans later this year..
In a statement, the Trust said: “There was general support for the approach taken to the development of the site and the five stated principles for the scheme design.
“They also felt the buildings’ design and appearance were a step above many that they have seen in recent years, reflecting traditional building forms and including features of architectural interest e.g. the sensible use of arches.
“They welcome the mix of brick colours and the applied/inset balconies giving many units private outdoor space.”
Consultation on the proposals runs until Wednesday, 22 October. The plans can be viewed in full here and commented upon.
Follow WLD’s ongoing coverage of the Thyssen Krupp site here.
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