By John Baron
An empty plot of land in Kirkstall has been sold by Leeds City Council for £115,000.
As previously reported, the area of grassland at Lea Farm Drive on the Hawksworth Wood estate in Kirkstall was deemed surplus to requirements by cash-strapped Leeds City Council and put up for auction.
Bids were invited for the site after the council previously said it would be suitable for up to five detached houses. The land had a guide price of £70,000.
Auction firm BTG Eddisons said on the auction web page: “We believe the plot holds development potential, subject to any necessary consents.”
In March the council said the site was not suitable for its own housebuilding plans and a sale by auction would bring the highest return. A council report said: “It is likely the site will attract a number of buyers, including self-builders.”
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