'Serious deterioration': Vandalised Grade II-listed former care home could become 27 flats under new plans
Derelict care home could become new flats
A derelict former care home could be turned into 27 flats after warnings were made over the declining state of the building.
Latest proposals have been drawn up for the redevelopment of Grade II-listed Moorfield House in Moortown, north Leeds.
The 49-bed home on Fieldhouse Walk has stood empty for around seven yeas after it closed following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
Plans for 14 flats were approved by Leeds City Council later that year, but the scheme was eventually deemed financially un-viable.
Now fresh plans for apartments at the site have been submitted by Lacuna Property Development.
A design report said the building had been targeted by vandals and would continue to deteriorate unless urgently repaired.
It said: “Моorfield House is currently in a state of serious deterioration.
“Prolonged vacancy since at least 2018 has resulted in widespread glazing failure, roof light collapse, water ingress, vandalism and progressive fabric decay.
“The building is in urgent need of comprehensive repair and intervention.”
The report by HG2 Architects said the building’s historic Victorian features would be preserved.
Twenty-seven one, two and three-bedroom flats would be created if the latest plans are approved.
Pre-application discussions were first held in 2022 and housing was deemed the most suitable use for the site.
The report said: “Emphasis was placed on heritage sensitivity and viable conservation.
“The current proposal reflects and responds directly to that pre-application advice.”
The current application for planning permission and listed building consent is out for consultation until July 14.