A new £42 million apartment scheme in the centre of Leeds was completed this autumn. The new building, off Saxton Lane, contains 207 affordable built-to-rent apartments. The development also includes around 200 cycle spaces to encourage sustainable travel. Four of the apartments are fully wheelchair adaptable. | Iconic

placeholder image — A new £42 million apartment scheme in the centre of Leeds was completed this autumn. The new building, off Saxton Lane, contains 207 affordable built-to-rent apartments. The development also includes around 200 cycle spaces to encourage sustainable travel. Four of the apartments are fully wheelchair adaptable. | Iconic

Seven developments that reshaped Leeds’ skyline in 2025 – from the city’s tallest tower to a new public park

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Published 30th Dec 2025, 04:45 GMT

Leeds’ skyline is constantly changing.

From skyscrapers setting new records in the city to massive regeneration schemes, 2025 has seen the city undergo numerous changes.

Leeds’ South Bank has been transformed into the country’s biggest public park, while on Merrion Way, Cirrus Point rises 134 metres tall.

Below, we take a look at some of the developments that have transformed Leeds’ skyline in 2025:

7. Whitehall Riverside, Riverside Way

Whitehall Road has seen several new developments rise in 2025. Amongst those that now define the city's skyline in Whitehall Riverside, which upon completion will feature around 500 built-to-rent homes. | Iconic Photo: Simon Hulme

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Seven developments that reshaped Leeds’ skyline in 2025 – from the city’s tallest tower to a new public park

Leeds’ skyline is constantly changing.

7. Whitehall Riverside, Riverside Way

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