A redundant site on Regent Street in Leeds city centre looks likely to be revived after plans to provide much needed facilities to the local area were given support by Leeds city councillors.

The proposals which are expected to gain planning approval will see a number of new retail stores on the site and the creation of a number of new jobs.

Richard Tovey, Director of Gregory Property Group, said, "The site has been vacant since September 2008 despite major marketing efforts. It has become an eyesore but these plans will transform and regenerate the area where there is proven demand for these facilities."

National discount food store Aldi has already committed to occupy a new 16,500 sq ft store and Pure Gym is also taking 18,500 sq ft for a 24 hour fitness facility on the 2.5 acre site that was formerly a Reg Vardy Renault dealership. A further 7,500 sq ft unit is proposed for a bulky goods retail operator.

Gregory Property Group hopes to start work on the site early in the New Year with a view to a completion late summer 2015.