Construction has begun transforming the derelict Arla Foods site on Kirkstall Road into a 618-home residential development. Property developer Glenbrook, in partnership with US-based Barings Real Estate, is leading the project, which has secured £152 million in forward funding.
The five-acre site will include five buildings featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent and sale. Plans also include over 10,000 square feet of amenities, such as co-working spaces, a gym, a residents’ lounge, private roof terraces, and 3,800 square feet of commercial space.
The development aims to address housing demand in Leeds and revitalise the Kirkstall Road area. Leeds’ strong employment market and high graduate retention rates are key factors driving investment in the city’s residential sector.
