Flats plan for Chapeltown former student residence ‘used by squatters’
The proposals will include nine apartments
A derelict former student residence could be converted into flats under new plans for the site.
Nine apartments are planned at 12 Hall Lane in Chapeltown after the building was sold to a property developer.
Leeds City Council has been asked to approve the conversion of the site, which previously contained 25 student beds.
A report by CRL architects said the vacant building had also been used as a residential home and low-cost hotel.
The report said: “Following the closure of the hotel, the site has since been occupied by squatters who have caused a large amount of material damage to the property during their occupation.”
The main stone-built building at the junction with Sholebroke Avenue, and a red brick extension to the rear, are currently boarded up.
The report said one, two and three bedroom flats would provide much-needed housing at the site, part of Chapeltown Conservation Area.
It said: “The design for the proposal is based on the modern space standards, and looks to make use of a vacant building, providing accommodation and flats in a range of different sizes to the local area.”
A full planning application is out for consultation until July 21.
The report said: “The proposal will be a timely example of adapting a presently vacant and anti social building, occupying it and bringing it up to modern building standards in the process.”