A NEW artist's impression reveals how Keighley's Parkwood Rise tower blocks could look in future if plans to renovate the buildings are approved.

Bradford Council is now considering the proposals, which form part of a major regeneration scheme for the flats, first unveiled last week.

Delph House and Leylands House, which were previously owned by housing association Incommunities have been bought by a property developer from Nottingham.

Arran Bailey, who owns ALB Investments, intends to turn the blocks into 190 refurbished one and two bed apartments targeted at "young professionals".

Mr Ashley, who now lives in New Zealand, said: "I had lived my childhood in those apartments and I'm so relieved to see that instead of tearing them down, they're getting a major overhaul.

"I still vividly remember everything that was wrong about those buildings. But there were some great aspects to living there. There was a strong feeling of community and the views really are beautiful from the top, especially when Keighley is hidden under a blanket of snow."