'Eyesore' flats demolished for new council homes

The demolition of an "eyesore flats complex" has been completed as part of a project to build dozens of new affordable council homes.

Leeds City Council began knocking down the eight apartment blocks that make up Kingsdale Court, in Boggart Hill, Seacroft, in October.

The council has now released details of plans to build 20 new houses, as well as two apartment blocks with a total of 59 flats, on the site.

Mary Harland, the authority's executive member for housing, said: "The plans for the former Kingsdale Court site are a great example of our commitment to providing good-quality, energy efficient and affordable council housing in communities across the city."

Following the launch of a public consultation, she encouraged people to provide their comments on the development before it is submitted for planning approval.

"I would encourage people to now take the opportunity to find out more about the scheme and the difference it would make to this part of Seacroft," she said.

The council said Kingsdale Court was built in the 1960s and had been associated with crime and anti-social behaviour before it was bought by the authority from private owners last May.

If approved, construction is set to begin next year.

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