Apartments plan for former Leeds pub devastated by fire

Merlins on Helston Road on the Weetwood estate in Middleton was demolished and cleared after being devastated by fire in July 2018.

Now the site is on the market with offers wanted over £225,000 presenting a blank canvas for a development opportunity.

Planning permission has been secured for the development of 12 one-bedroom apartments on the 0.425 acre site. However, prospective purchasers could alternatively submit their own conversion enquiries and new ideas to Leeds City Council.

Sam Ashton, senior business agent at Christie & Co who is handling the sale on behalf of Cadman Housing Developments, said: “We originally sold this site back in 2018, without the approved planning permission.

"Now this has been secured, I expect lots of interest for such a prime south Leeds development opportunity and look forward to hearing from interested parties.”