Plans for 170 flats in Holbeck

4 Canal Wharf by Leeds City Centre is due to be knocked down to make way for 170 flats, if the council gives consent.

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00:00Plans to build 170 flats in Holbeck are set to be approved, despite objections from businesses

00:08and people living nearby.

00:10Four Canal Wharf is due to be knocked down to make way for the scheme if the Council

00:14gives consent.

00:16Concerns have been raised over the size and appearance of the proposed new building near

00:20Bridgewater Place, but a Leeds City Council plans panel has recommended to put it forward

00:25for approval on Thursday 13th February.

00:29Some of the objectors have said the building's height would be out of character and would

00:33set a precedent for others of a similar height, and concerns have also been raised over the

00:37provision of affordable housing.

00:40The developers have said nine properties at a discounted rent could be provided which

00:45is fewer than required under planning rules.

00:48A financial assessment found the full affordable housing provision would not be viable, but

00:52Council officers said it would still provide much-needed housing just outside the city

00:56centre.