The topping out of a 451-home Build to Rent (BTR) development at Sweetfields, Leeds has been marked by PLATFORM_, in partnership with Lloyds-backed equity investor Housing Growth Partnership (HGP).
Constructed by main contractor Winvic Construction Ltd, the scheme will deliver studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. This first phase is part of the larger Sweetfields neighbourhood which will include the reinstatement of The Commercial Inn, a new Asda Express, and a new central square.
Jean-Marc Vandevivere, chief executive at PLATFORM_, said: “The topping out of our first building at Sweetfields marks a major step forward in our ambition to deliver high-quality, sustainable rental homes alongside thoughtful amenities like a convenience store, a pub and new fully landscaped public spaces to create a new neighbourhood.
“We’re proud to be working alongside our partners at HGP and Winvic to bring this transformative scheme to life and support the wider regeneration of South Bank in Leeds.”
When complete, Sweetfields will deliver over 1,350 apartments across four buildings, complemented by landscaped public areas, on-site amenities, and sustainable design features.
With Phase 1 now structurally complete, the project moves into internal fit-out and façade works ahead of practical completion in early 2027.
PLATFORM_ will shortly submit Reserved Matters planning applications for Phase 2 of Sweetfields, delivering a further 540 new Build to Rent homes split across two buildings varying in height from 8 to 23 storeys. The buildings will include resident amenities including a gym, work from home and lounge spaces.
PLATFORM_ hopes to secure planning permission from Leeds City Council early next year with works scheduled to start on-site in early 2027.
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