Redevelopment plans for a 1980’s office block in Leeds have been approved despite one councillor claiming the building would resemble a ‘spaceship’. Property developers Ripley Capital, investors Formal Investments and their architects think architecture and design have been granted planning … Continue reading
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Accountancy firm KPMG is considering constructing a new office in Leeds on a site that has seen various schemes come and go in recent years. Having agreed a 9 month exclusivity period with Leeds City Council, KPMG are now exploring … Continue reading
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Leeds councillors are due to discuss office conversion plans for a landmark, former printworks building in the city centre when they meet later this week. Property developers Rushbond plc had submitted plans initially in 2007 to convert the historic, Grade … Continue reading
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Construction company Morgan Sindall has been awarded a £14.8m contract to build new civic offices for a West Yorkshire council. It has been announced that a deal has been agreed between Morgan Sindall and English Cities Fund (ECF) for a … Continue reading
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Commercial property developer MEPC has secured planning permission on two applications for office buildings in Leeds. The plans for two additional buildings at Wellington Place were approved by Leeds City Council. A five storey office building next to the Grade … Continue reading
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A developer has been ordered to partially demolish a new office block in Leeds after a neighbour complained that it deprived his own property of light. Developers Highcross added two additional floors to the existing five storey Toronto Square office, … Continue reading
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