Kier is to begin building 22 new 'affordable' homes in east Leeds.

The contractor will deliver the scheme on the site of the former Whinmoor pub on Stanks Lane South in Swarcliffe. Work will start on 26 May with completion expected in August next year.

As part of the development, a new access road will be created along with landscaping and tree planting. Some existing trees will be relocated to accommodate the plans, with associated additional improvements to be made to the greenspace of the local area.

Elsewhere, Kier is underway with work on a further 49 new homes at Garnet Grove in Beeston and Broadlea Street in Bramley.


The three developments form part of Leeds City Council's housing growth programme to build around 1,000 new council houses over the next few years.

Each home will be built to the Leeds Standard in terms of design and quality, as well as embodying the best in design for sustainability, space and energy efficiency. All properties will have off-street parking and private garden areas.

Kier's operations director, Jon Rukin, said: "We're pleased to be working with Leeds City Council to bring this brownfield site back into use and provide much-needed affordable housing across the city with our linked schemes in Swarcliffe, Beeston and Bramley. We've designed the homes with space and sustainability in mind to meet the needs of the community now and in future."

Cllr Debra Coupar said: "This is another example of where we are transforming what was an eyesore site into housing – something which is much-needed locally. It is great news that work is to start imminently in providing these new council homes for rent. Along with the two associated schemes in Bramley and Beeston, I look forward to seeing these new developments take shape."

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