Plans Approved for Construction of 46-Storey Tower in Leeds
17/4/24
Plans to construct a 46-storey hexagonal tower block in Leeds, along with two office buildings of 15 and 16 storeys, have been approved.
The new mixed-use neighbourhood, designed by Glenn Howells Architects, will create a gateway to the West End of Leeds. The plans will transform the 2.47 acre site into a thriving urban quarter, bringing forward new homes and workspaces.
The plans see McLaren Living deliver 464 build-to-rent homes in a striking 45-storey building while McLaren Property will bring forward 364,000sq ft of commercial space across two 14 and 15 storey buildings.
Matthew Biddle, Managing Director, McLaren Living, said, "It is fantastic to continue to work with Leeds City Council and we are excited to share our plans for a landmark development for the city. Wellington Square will be a sustainable, permeable and vibrant new neighbourhood for the West End of Leeds, with placemaking and sustainability at its heart. We will be delivering much needed high-quality homes to Leeds, while providing new public realm and space.
The build-to rent phase will have residential amenity on the ground and first floor, as well as a sky lounge with panoramic views from the 45th floor along with flexible ground floor uses to activate the public realm and new public space. The office buildings will include communal and private south facing terraces at various levels, connected to work and event space.
Tom Gilman, Regional Managing Director, McLaren Property, said: "Leeds is a rapidly growing city, with a strong reputation in financial and business services. The City is fast becoming a headquarters location and our plans will bring forward green, best-in-class, innovative commercial space, with health, well-being and sustainability at the forefront, creating workplaces where people gather, collaborate and thrive."
McLaren say the plans will deliver high quality, sustainable and energy efficient office buildings through design and construction, targeting the highest standards such as BREEAM outstanding and Nabers 6*. The residential building will benefit from 100 per cent electrical heating, high efficiency energy systems, photovoltaics and mechanical ventilation.