Vastint gets Leeds green light for EV car park
In the latest stage of the 24-acre Aire Park scheme, the developer has been given the go-ahead to build one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle charging car parks to the north of Great Wilson Street.
The multistorey building was approved by Leeds City Council, and will have 433 spaces, all with EV chargers.
There will also be a cycle hub on the ground floor, with space for 516 bikes, as well as wash and service stations.
Catering to Aire Park’s commercial district, the car park will be located on land that was originally used as warehousing for the Tetley Brewery.
The building will also provide a new link street that connects Great Wilson Street onto South Brook Street, and into the centre of Aire Park.
Simon Schofield, head of development north, commented: “We want to make sustainable and environmental choices an easy option for the future users of the development, from the convenience of charging their car in any parking space to having a bicycle service station on hand for quick fixes if required.
“This is the level of detail and attention we’ll be bringing throughout the creation of Aire Park as we build a brand new community in the Leeds South Bank with wellbeing and sustainability at its heart.”
