McLaren gets the nod for Leeds mixed-use scheme
Leeds City Council has approved McLaren Property’s plans for Wellington Square, a mixed-use development comprising 464 build-to-rent homes and 364,000 sq ft of offices.
The Glenn Howells Architects-designed scheme will see a 2.47-acre site between Wellington Street and Lisbon Street redeveloped as a gateway to Leeds city centre.
McLaren’s plans will deliver BTR homes in a 45-storey building, alongside commercial space in two buildings of 14 and 15 storeys.
Leeds City Council has approved McLaren Property’s plans for Wellington Square, a mixed-use development comprising 464 build-to-rent homes and 364,000 sq ft of offices.
The Glenn Howells Architects-designed scheme will see a 2.47-acre site between Wellington Street and Lisbon Street redeveloped as a gateway to Leeds city centre.
McLaren’s plans will deliver BTR homes in a 45-storey building, alongside commercial space in two buildings of 14 and 15 storeys.
In their advice to the City Plans Panel, the council’s planners said McLaren’s scheme provided “high-quality contemporary architecture” that “would complete the West End proposals, collectively providing substantial investment and delivering significant improvements to townscape, public realm and connectivity in the area and wider economic benefits including meaningful employment and housing opportunities”.
The planners welcomed the new office space as a significant contribution to meeting the city centre growth target of at least 7m sq ft.
McLaren submitted the plans for the site in February 2023.
Tom Gilman, managing director at McLaren Regeneration, said: “A significant new quarter is taking shape in Leeds’ West End and this scheme is integral to that. The commercial space will set a new benchmark for accommodation across the north of England and will be a landmark for the city.
“Leeds is already attracting occupiers across all sectors and our development will provide market leading ESG credentials and aspirational workspaces to help them attract and keep the best talent.”
Matthew Biddle, managing director at McLaren Living, added: “The hexagonal tower will be a new landmark on the Leeds skyline with striking architecture, delivering new homes with wonderful views across Leeds with access to a wide range of amenities on site including an outstanding sky lounge on the 45th floor set within high-quality public realm.”
Image © Glenn Howells Architects
