googleA run-down former care home that was briefly used as a cannabis farm is set to be converted into apartments.
Planning permission has been granted by Leeds City Council for the redevelopment of the Grade II listed former Moorfield House Nursing Home in Fieldhouse Walk, Moortown.
In May, six men were jailed after admitting growing cannabis plants worth up to £446,000 on the grounds of a care home.
The owners have now been given permission to build 14 apartments with office space, new parking and bike storage.
The 49-bed home for over-65s on the site was closed in 2019 following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
A report by HG2 Architects said the site had fallen into “severe disrepair” and after several attempts to sell the building to another care provider, the site was purchased at auction by its current owners. It is said that
Leeds City Council has approved planning permission for a project proposed by rental company Madison Offices.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service said listed building permission was also required for the work on the building, a former country house with stables.
“Great opportunity”
The design report added that bringing the building back into use would reduce anti-social behavior in the area.
The report said: “It is important to understand that the proposals offer a wide range of benefits and improvements over the existing building.
“A tremendous opportunity now exists to secure the future of this historic building.”
The report says Moorfield House is one of the aged care facilities deemed no longer suitable by the government.
The report said: “A number of large purpose-built care homes have been built in Leeds in recent years, with newer and older facilities unable to attract enough residents to fill the available beds, resulting in an oversupply.'' It is now recognized that
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