Councillors are set to approve a three-month consultation on a major regeneration scheme in Leeds.

The local authority will discuss proceeding with a public consultation on the redevelopment of the South Bank area at a meeting on Wednesday, 27 July.

As one of the largest developments of its kind in Europe, features include creating 4,000 new homes, new infrastructure, 35,000 jobs and a leading European destination for living, working and leisure.

A key element of the consultation will focus on opportunities provided by the redevelopment of Leeds Station to integrate high-speed HS2 and Northern Powerhouse (HS3) rail services with the existing transport network.


Planning permissions have already been granted for 1,000 new homes while the area will also feature a new £125m Climate Innovation District of eco-friendly housing.

Council Leader Judith Blake said: "The hugely exciting potential around South Bank Leeds means it is an incredible opportunity to regenerate and transform the area into a vibrant, modern and attractive place to live, learn, work and visit. We have already seen some success in the area with businesses of all shapes and sizes heading there. Further development will help drive job creation for local people for many years to come and will be a massive boost to the city and wider regional economy.

"All of those benefits only happen, however, if we get the plans right and that is why it is vital we get the views from as many people as possible to find out what they think. Integrating and linking the South Bank fully with surrounding communities and the wider city is essential, along with the connections to the transport network and maximising the redeveloped Leeds Station."

(LM/CD)