Detailed plans have been submitted for a new build-to-rent community on the former Heworth gasworks site in York, that will bring a new type of lifestyle living to the city.
Developer and operator Moda Living has submitted a Reserved Matters planning application, following the granting of outline approval for the whole site in 2020.
The plans include 392 new homes in a mix of studio, one- two- and three-bed homes, along with extensive state-of-the-art amenity spaces including private dining rooms, 24/7 gym and fitness centre, a cinema room and a 24-hour concierge, to create a health and wellbeing-focused community and address the shortage of quality homes for rent in York. With a community green at its heart, the neighbourhood would also deliver new landscaped green space open to the public.
Leeds-based architect, Fuse Studios, has designed the four to six storey buildings.
Moda Living Chief Executive Johnny Caddick said: “As a Yorkshire-based family business, we are very excited to bring this new generation of rental living to York.
“We will have a long-term involvement in the neighbourhood and so it is crucial we develop and operate it to the highest standards. Our ethos is to put the needs of residents in everything we do and so we offer deposit- and fee—free living, encourage wellness in both physical and mental health and run a regular programme of events for residents, designed around their interests and demands, to build a community they love being a part of.
“Submitting the plans is a real landmark on our journey to bring this new lifestyle offering to York.”
If approved, works could start early next year.
The 10-acre former Heworth gasworks site will be remediated later this year and, as well as the new Moda Living community, also includes a masterplan with 215 other homes by North Star and Heworth Green developments, a new neighbourhood park and extensive landscaping throughout the development.
