UK: Developer PLATFORM_ has revealed plans for Sweetfields, its first mixed-use scheme, which will be delivered in the South Bank neighbourhood of Leeds.
The 1.3 million square foot scheme will deliver more than 1,350 new homes, 160,000 square feet of Grade A office and commercial space, all set around a new public square.
PLATFORM_ – along with investment partner Housing Growth Partnership – broke ground on phase one of the new scheme in 2024, starting the delivery of BTR homes, a grocery store, the public square and reinstatement of the historic Commercial pub, once owned by Leeds United footballer Peter Lorimer.
With a masterplan by Leeds-based architects DLG, Sweetfields will deliver 451 new BTR homes a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Amenities at the scheme will include a gym, residents’ lounges, coworking space, a private dining suite, and extensive outdoor space and roof terraces, incorporating exercise areas, children’s play areas and pet-friendly facilities. Completion of the first phase is expected at the start of 2027.
Jean-Marc Vandevivere, CEO of PLATFORM_ , said: “Sweetfields is an area that is steeped in local history, and we’re delighted to pick up its story and create a new chapter by bringing homes, jobs and businesses back to a site that has been vacant since 2008. Our investment in acquiring the land, securing planning, designing and now building out the site reflects our commitment to creating a vibrant new neighbourhood to support delivery of Leeds City Council’s economic, investment, regeneration and housing goals.
“The Sweetfields name is the first step in bringing the site to life and attracting a wide range of residents as well as retail, leisure and workspace occupiers, creating a neighbourhood that people from across Leeds and beyond can enjoy the benefits of,” he added.
