Regeneration of former college site begins
Work has started to transform a former college campus into 152 much-needed affordable homes.
Date published: 27 October 2022
Leading housing provider, Stonewater, is working with regeneration specialist, Vistry Partnerships, to develop The Fold - a mix of family houses and flats.
The development aims to help meet the pressing need for affordable homes for local people in Horsforth, which has the highest level of housing demand in the city of Leeds.
The £22.5 million scheme is being built on land which was previously the site of Leeds City College’s Horsforth Campus and has been redundant since closing in 2017.
As part of Stonewater’s commitment to developing homes which are not reliant on fossil fuels, all the homes will benefit from the installation of air source heat pumps and solar panels, rather than traditional gas boilers.
In addition, the homes have been designed to accommodate homeworking and feature a dedicated work area. All the houses will benefit from secure private gardens, while the flats will share a communal garden.
The scheme will also include green outdoor spaces – including play and exercise equipment – for residents of all ages to enjoy, plus attractive public artwork made from sustainable materials.
