6 Pickering Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2QG
Guide Price: £285,000
A Residential Development Site with Momentum
Opportunities that combine location, planning certainty, and residential development potential do not appear often in the auction market. The upcoming sale of 6 Pickering Street, offered with a guide price of £285,000, presents exactly that.
Positioned within the ever-growing city of Leeds, this freehold site has full planning permission already secured for a residential scheme of nine apartments, along with on-site parking and landscaped grounds. For developers, this means one of the biggest hurdles in any project, planning approval, has already been cleared, allowing the successful buyer to focus on delivery rather than uncertainty.
With vacant possession available, the property offers a genuine chance to move quickly from acquisition to construction.
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A Smartly Designed Residential Scheme
The approved plans outline a carefully considered development featuring nine modern apartments, together with car parking and landscaped outdoor space, as well as extensions and alterations to the existing structure.
Projects of this scale have become increasingly attractive to developers in recent years. They strike the balance between manageable build costs and strong rental or resale potential, particularly in cities where demand for smaller residential units remains high.
Full planning details can be accessed through the portal of Leeds City Council under Planning Application Reference: 23/05696/FU, alongside the associated documents contained within the buyer information pack.
Why Leeds?
Few regional cities in the UK are experiencing the level of growth currently seen in Leeds. As the largest settlement in Yorkshire and one of the country’s most significant urban economies, the city has become a magnet for professionals, students and businesses alike.
Built around the River Aire and framed by the foothills of the Pennines, Leeds blends historic character with modern expansion. Its strong employment sectors ranging from finance and legal services to technology and healthcare, continue to draw new residents placing sustained pressure on the local housing supply.
For developers, this translates into continued demand for well-located apartment schemes, particularly those offering modern living within easy reach of the city centre.
Auction Details
The property will be offered for sale by auction (unless sold prior), with offers invited and potentially accepted prior to auction. Interested buyers are encouraged to register in advance and review the full buyer information pack to ensure they are fully prepared.
The property is also available for purchase by mortgage buyers.
Viewings are by appointment. To arrange your viewing, please contact the team on 0800 448 0100.
Final Thoughts
With planning permission secured, vacant possession available, and a strategic location within one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional cities, 6 Pickering Street represents a rare opportunity to acquire a development-ready site in Leeds. For developers seeking their next project or those looking to capitalise on the city’s continued residential demand, this auction lot offers both immediacy and long-term potential.