LEEDS CITY REGION INVESTMENT PROJECT PROFILES

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1 LEEDS CITY REGION INVESTMENT PROJECT PROFILES MIPIM UK 2018 #LCRatMIPIM

2 LEEDS CITY REGION A REGION OF INNOVATION The largest and one of the most diverse city regions in the country situated at the very centre of the UK Leeds City Region is characterised by: Innovation our pioneering inventions have driven the UK economy and changed lives across the globe for almost two centuries. Our businesses are working with our education institutes to create global opportunities for the next century. Diversity our diversity is our strength, creating a resilient economy that has remained strong throughout the economic shocks of recent years. Our young, talented population is supporting the fastest growth of private sector jobs in the UK outside London. Quality of Life a strong economy coupled with an outstanding quality of life makes this one of the best places in the country to build a great business, a great career and a great life. Connectivity a city region that s going places, our region already has great national and international connections, and major new investment in the pipeline. Partnership local civic and business leaders have been working together for well over a decade to ensure that the City Region is recognised globally as a strong, successful, inclusive economy where everyone can thrive. KEY FACTS: The fastest growing UK region for foreign direct investment Largest City Region economy outside London 66.5bn economy bigger than 9 EU countries Biggest contributor to the Northern Powerhouse generating one-fifth of the North s economic output Faster business growth than UK average The fastest growing private sector in the UK. In addition to Leeds, only London and Cambridge have achieved over 20% annual turnover or staff growth in 3 consecutive years The UK s fastest growing young population and the largest population centre and workforce outside London The highest concentration of academic institutions in the Northern Powerhouse Largest regional financial services centre. Home to 30 national and international banks and over 21,000 people working in banking Largest manufacturing centre anywhere in the country Confidence is high with 13bn investment onsite or in the pipeline

3 LEEDS CITY REGION THE BEST PLACE IN THE UK TO COMBINE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH ECONOMIC SUCCESS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE LEEDS CITY REGION Find out more at

4 YORK CENTRAL

5 YORK CENTRAL Location: York Presented by: York Central Partnership, a collaborative development partnership which brings together Network Rail, the National Railway Museum, the Homes and Communities Agency and City of York Council Opportunity: Investor / Development partner(s) Planned opening date: Planned construction start on site 2019 Type: Mixed-use, housing, office, leisure and retail use. Creation of a new central business district. New public realm and square, new entrance to the National Railway Museum and new western entrance to the square. Total area: Circa 45h.a York Central is one of the largest brownfield regeneration sites in England, with some parts of the raillocked space restricted to rail uses for more than 150 years. The site is located adjacent to the city s existing retail and business core and offers the opportunity to create a series of new city centre residential and business neighbourhoods including a high-quality central business district with improved access to the city s railway station. The project has the potential to grow the size of York s city centre by one third and has a potential GDV of 750m over a 10 year development period. York Central Partnership has now acquired the freehold of all the land for development and is in the process of creating a masterplan for the site. More than 60 million of public investment has been secured to deliver key infrastructure to de-risk and accelerate the project, with potential for further funding from partners. The site has been designated a Housing Zone as well as an Enterprise Zone, offering new commercial occupiers incentives of up to 100% business rate relief. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

6 SOYO INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

7 SOYO Location: Leeds Presented by: Caddick Developments Opportunity: Investor / Development partner(s) Architect: DLG Architects Opportunity: Occupier Planned opening date: Phase (on site Spring 2017) Type: Mixed-use, residential, leisure, commercial, extensive public realm. Total area: Circa 6 acres SOYO is a new neighbourhood in Leeds, providing a home and heart to the cultural district of the city. The 6 acre site, central to the Quarry Hill area, will provide new homes, commercial space with restaurants and coffee shops, a hotel, student accommodation, offices and extensive, high quality public realm. With an ambition to work alongside the existing cultural organisations to collaborate under the SOYO name, Caddick has been working with West Yorkshire Playhouse, Northern Ballet, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds City College and Leeds College of Music, to create a singular cohesive voice for the area. On site from Spring 2017, phase one will bring forward 515 build-to-rent apartments under the Moda brand. Residents will have access to a whole host of on-site amenities including gym, studio with classes, roof terrace, coworking spaces and a 24 hour concierge. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

8 AXIOM INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

9 AXIOM Location: J32, M62, Yorkshire Presented by: Axiom Yorkshire Limited Developer: A joint venture between Highgrove Group plc and Lateral Property Group Limited Architect: Chapman Taylor Opportunity: Co-Investment and Leasing Planned opening date: 2021 Total area: 106 Acres, 56,000 sq m (GIA) of retail and leisure and 10,000 capacity community stadium A 106 acre next generation retail and leisure destination, comprising in excess of 75 retail, restaurant and leisure units, along with a community stadium. Axiom is one of the most significant retail developments in the UK and is one of the largest out of town retail planning consents to be granted in almost two decades. In the heart of Yorkshire, Axiom has direct access from J32 of the M62. In conjunction with Xscape and J32 designer outlet, it will form a regional retail and leisure destination totalling 140,000 square metres. CACI predict the combined offering will be a top 30 UK retail destination. Axiom will have a catchment of 5 million people within a 50-minutes drive. Axiom has all required planning consents to commence site works and will deliver significant community benefits including over 2,000 new jobs and section 106 community investments in excess of 39 million. Designed to accommodate next generation stores alongside smaller format brand showcase units, Axiom will provide the ultimate physical platform to support occupiers in the omniexperience retail world. Anchor prelets have been signed with Marks and Spencer, Primark, Next and Boots for flagship regional stores totalling 21,000 sq m. Development commences in Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

10 KIRKSTALL FORGE INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

11 KIRKSTALL FORGE Location: Leeds Presented by: CEG Developer: CEG Architect: Commercial development Cooper Cromar Residential Development Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Opportunity: Occupier / Investor. Planned opening date: Station opened summer 2016 and first office development completed November Next phase of commercial and residential development coming soon. Type: Mixed-use Total area: 57 acre site Awards/certifications: Named British Council of Offices (BCO) best Commercial Workplace in the UK in October 2018 Won Property Week s Property Wellbeing Award in 2018 The RiCS Yorkshire and Humber Commercial Award was secured in 2018 The national Office Agents Society Best New Build Outside of London 2018 The first commercial building in Yorkshire to win Wired Score Platinum for its connectivity and future proofing Secured the National Placemaking Award for Mixed-use development and Yorkshire Property Awards Gamechanger award The oldest continually industrialised site in the country, Kirkstall Forge is being transformed into a pioneering new village comprising flagship offices, homes, restaurants, cafés, shops and leisure facilities, as part of one of the north s largest regeneration schemes. Over the next decade some 10,000 people will live and work in this tranquil wooded and waterside idyll. A new railway station opened in 2016 connecting the site to Leeds City Centre in six minutes. The first 110,000 sq ft office development opened in December 2017, pushing the benchmark in terms of design, quality, flexibility and efficiency and has secured the national BCO Award for best Commercial Workplace in the UK. Almost 90% let, the design development of the next 200,000 sq ft of commercial workspace is already underway. The first phase of residential development has been designed by Stirling prize awardwinning Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, these unique contemporary homes will respect the local stone of the old Forge and Kirkstall Abbey. Flooded with light, they will offer exceptional river views. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

12 BRADFORD STATIONS INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

13 BRADFORD STATIONS Location: Bradford Presented by: Bradford Metropolitan District Council Developer: West Yorkshire Combined Authority / Network Rail / Northern Rail Opportunity: Potential opportunity for Development Partner / Investment / Occupier Planned opening date: Forster Square Station 2021 Interchange Station Northern Powerhouse Rail C.2035 Type: Mixed-use Already handling five million passenger journeys a year, a figure set to increase dramatically, Bradford Interchange and Forster Square Stations are the respective third and fifth most well used stations in the Leeds City Region. From 2019, Forster Square station which serves Airedale and Wharfedale, will benefit from much increased direct rail services from London. Making an architectural statement, the attractive new station building will offer a self-contained space that will attract passengers and passing shoppers to dwell in an architecturally striking waiting area and café. Changes to the Interchange will be on an entirely different and much larger scale. Taking inspiration from the range of large scale city centre train station redevelopments across the UK, the new Interchange will offer an iconic new point of entry into the city, with associated opportunities for retail and office space development. The redevelopment of the site is still at the masterplanning stage, in large part to ensure that any opportunities associated with the emerging Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) are capitalised upon and integrated into the station site. A Northern Powerhouse Rail station in the city would bring Bradford and Leeds centres closer with a journey time of as little as 7 minutes, and Bradford and Manchester centres only 20 minutes apart, redefining the configuration of the Leeds-Bradford conurbation in the Northern Powerhouse network and bringing investment opportunity on a whole new scale. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

14 THE ODSAL DISTRICT RETAIL CENTRE INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

15 THE ODSAL DISTRICT RETAIL CENTRE Location: Bradford Presented by: Bradford Metropolitan District Council Developer: To be appointed Opportunity: Potential new District Retail Centre on 7.25 hectares (17.9 acres) Type: Mixed-use, retail and non-retail This is an exciting opportunity to create a new retail gateway on the southern side of the city. The relocation and redevelopment of the Richard Dunn Sports Centre facility to the nearby Sedbergh playing fields will release one of the most significant retail destinations in West Yorkshire. Located some 1¾ miles to the south of Bradford City Centre, the 7.25 hectares (17.9 acres) site sits in a strategic location ½ mile east of Junction 3 of the M606. The site is to be designated as a new District Centre (Odsal) in recognition of the site s redevelopment potential for a range of retail and non-retail uses, including the potential for a major supermarket with ancillary uses such as banks, building societies, restaurants and local public facilities. Redevelopment of the site is a project of significant importance for Bradford and is considered to be a specific measure that will have a direct and positive effect in realising the goals and ambitions of the Council Plan ( ). Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

16 WHITEHALL RIVERSIDE INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

17 WHITEHALL RIVERSIDE Location: Leeds Presented by: Town Centre Securities Developer: Town Centre Securities Architect: Enjoy Design Opportunity: Investment / Development Partner Type: Mixed-use Total area: 300,000 sq ft Whitehall Riverside offers an exceptional business location. The proposed development has capacity for over 300,000 sq ft of new Grade A office accommodation with excellent connectivity to Leeds City Station, the historic office core and vibrant retail quarter. The proposed scheme comprises three stunning glazed office buildings and a new multi storey car park which are all set amongst well defined south facing open spaces along the rich and ecologically diverse riverside. A vibrant public realm alongside the river will be animated by café bars, high quality soft and hard landscaping and new sculptural features. The scheme can be ready for occupation as a whole or in phases approximately 27 months from agreement of terms with potential occupiers. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

18 THORPE PARK LEEDS GREEN PARK SPORT & LEISURE HUB BUSINESS PARK RESIDENTIAL QUARTER HOUSING ALLOCATION (upto 7,000 homes) New train station - East Leeds Parkway, planned opening 2023 LINK ROAD (open 2018) EAST LEEDS ORBITAL (expected 2021) EXISTING THORPE PARK SHOPPING & LEISURE PARK PARADIGM PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT NORTH N SOUTH INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

19 THORPE PARK LEEDS Location: Junction 46, M1, Leeds Presented by: Scarborough Group / Legal and General Capital Developer: Scarborough Group Architect: Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher Opportunity: Occupier Planned opening date: Offices immediately available. Retail park Autumn 2018 Type: Mixed-use, offices, retail, leisure, residential, parkland Total area: 275 acres Thorpe Park Leeds is a well-established business location, adjacent to Junction 46 of the M1 motorway, with 840,000 sq ft of existing commercial space built and occupied to date, including 600,000 sq ft of high-quality office accommodation. The current business community is estimated at 4,500 people and is supported by amenities including an award winning hotel with spa and conference centre. Existing blue chip occupiers include IBM, National Grid, Kier, Laing O Rourke, Atkins, BAM and United Utilities. The next stage of development is building upon this strong foundation, adding a further 1.35m sq ft of office, retail and leisure space, in addition to 300 new homes, bringing forward exceptional new business opportunities to the Leeds City Region. Planning permission has been secured for the whole scheme, with development underway of a new 300,000 sq ft shopping and leisure park at the heart of the project, set to open in Autumn The 900,000 sq ft of new office space will be of an unrivalled quality for business space outside the city centre, and the exceptional working environment features 140-acres of public and private parkland with sports facilities. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

20 CIVIC QUARTER INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

21 CIVIC QUARTER Location: Wakefield Developer: TBC Opportunity: Development Partner / Occupier Planned opening date: TBC Type: Mixed-use, residential, hotel, retail and leisure Total area: The Old Crown Court 1020 sq m The Police Station 3695 sq m The Magistrates Court 1900 sq m Victoria Courtyard 2460 sq m The Civic Quarter, just to the north of the city, has undergone a programme of regeneration to create landscaped areas and traffic free zones. This site offers three historic buildings, all architecturally impressive in their own right, for development within the Civic Quarter. There is also an area, currently Victoria s Courtyard, creating a blank canvas for residential dwellings. The Old Crown Court building has already benefited from structural investment by Wakefield Council. This is a Grade II listed building was built between 1807 and The Police Station offers a flexible space with potential to convert the existing layout into separate units. However, initial scoping suggests that a contemporary extension added to the rear of the building could increase the footprint significantly and maximise revenue with relatively modest investment. The Magistrates Court is a Grade II listed building would lend itself to uses that would maintain its integrity and historic interest. As part of Wakefield Council s commitment to regenerating the Civic Quarter, substantial investment is being made to create a desirable and attractive area. Landscaping and major road improvements have established the Coronation Gardens, opposite the former car park. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

22 WELLINGTON PLACE INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

23 WELLINGTON PLACE Location: Leeds Presented by: MEPC Limited Developer: MEPC Limited Architect: Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher and Sheppard Robson Opportunity: Occupier Planned opening date: Offices immediately available. Retail park Autumn 2018 Type: Mixed-use, master planned offices, retail, residential, leisure, public realm Total area: 21 acres Wellington Place has established itself as an outstanding new urban quarter and the business location of choice for Leeds leading corporate organisations. With modern, high-specification office space designed to meet the needs of its occupiers, the 22-acre scheme, when completed will comprise: A vibrant mixed-use community with around 12,500 people living and working at Wellington Place. Approximately 1.5 million sq ft of space. Mixed-use buildings including offices, residential, retail and leisure. A central square focussed around the listed Railway Lifting Tower dating back to the 1850s. Wide pedestrianised boulevards and avenues throughout the scheme. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

24 THE WATERFRONT INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

25 THE WATERFRONT Location: Huddersfield Presented by: Kirklees Council Opportunity: Development Partner / Investment Type: Mixed-use Total area: 3 acres In an attractive waterside setting beside the newly-restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal, this 3 acre site is part of the wider Waterfront Quarter. It is a mixed use development adjacent to Huddersfield town centre, which comprises of the flagship new home of Kirklees College, and high quality student apartments under construction and scheduled for completion in LV= operates from new offices within historic Folly Hall on the opposite bank of the river. Outline consent for Grade A offices at The Waterfront expired in December 2015, and one or more other uses including housing, leisure, hotel, and multi-storey parking may also be considered subject to planning permission. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

26 ONE CITY PARK INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

27 ONE CITY PARK Location: Bradford Presented by: Bradford Metropolitan District Council Developer: To be confirmed Opportunity: Investment / Occupier Planned opening date: Offices immediately available. Retail park Autumn 2018 Type: Commercial An opportunity for up to 95,000 sq ft of grade A office space in the heart of Bradford city centre. The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is looking to bring forward this significant new city centre office development. Overlooking the award winning City Park and facing Bradford s Grade I listed City Hall, the site represents a high profile location of exceptional quality. The One City Park scheme is a key site in Bradford city centre, which is a Strategic Priority Area in the Strategic Economic Plan for Leeds City Region. One City Park is located in the Bradford City Centre Growth Zone, a 35 million initiative set up to support new and existing businesses. Neighbours will include the National Science and Media Museum and the famous Alhambra Theatre which attracts internationally renowned West End theatre productions; as well as the Southgate Development, which includes the 117,000 sq ft home of Provident Financial. One City Park is only five minutes walk from the bus and two train stations. Nearby are hotels, modern city centre living apartments, restaurants, bars and The Broadway shopping centre. The Council is seeking investors and occupiers for all or part of the accommodation. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

28 SOUTHGATE INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

29 SOUTHGATE Location: Huddersfield Presented by: Kirklees Council Opportunity: Investment Type: Mixed-use Total area: acres Southgate is a strategic new opportunity in Huddersfield, now being brought to the market by current owner Kirklees Council. The site is located at the junction of the town s ring road and A62 Leeds Road, with vehicle access available in Old Leeds Road. The publication Local Plan proposes a mixed-use allocation. For planning purposes, the site is within the town centre boundary. Uses that would be acceptable in principle include offices, research and development facilities, and residential. Being outside the primary shopping area, retail proposals would be subject to a sequential test with larger schemes also requiring an impact assessment. The Council has demolished all buildings on the site, and is in the process of appointing agents to market the land for sale. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

30 LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT ECONOMIC HUB INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

31 LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT ECONOMIC HUB Location: Leeds Developer: JV with Leeds Bradford Airport to be established Architect: 5plus Architects Opportunity: Investment / Development partner Type: Airport Business Park Offices, hotel, manufacturing and industrial Total area: Circa 120 acres The Leeds Bradford Airport Economic Hub will deliver an Air Innovation Park and Airport Village focused on the Leeds City Region s key growth areas of manufacturing and innovation. The project will deliver over 100,000 sq m of development space incorporating precision engineering, light industrial and medium logistic units with a Gross Development Value of 90 million. In addition commercial space for core related airport activities such as flight operating companies, head quarter offices and hospitality space will be delivered which will see the Airport double in size to 7.1 million passengers by Located immediately adjacent to the main entrance to the Airport, the Hub will benefit from direct connectivity to the Airports facilities and will further benefit from planned surface access improvements including a new link road and train station. When complete, the project will provide a green business park for over 5,000 people making it the largest employment site in north Leeds. The project has strong support from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, local authorities and business community. Serving the third biggest city in the UK, Leeds Bradford Airport is the key international hub for connecting Yorkshire to the world. Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

32 CENTRAL HOUSE HARROGATE INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

33 CENTRAL HOUSE, HARROGATE Location: Harrogate Developer: CEG Opportunity: Occupier Planned opening date: Already open. With a multi-million refurbishment underway Type: Largest commercial office building in Harrogate CEG managed the acquisition of Central House in Harrogate in 2000 and quickly established the space as a high quality office destination. The largest office building in the town offering 168,275 sq ft with suites in tailored floor spaces from 1,000 to 23,000 sq ft. Onsite amenities include a shop, gym and break out areas. CEG works closely with its tenants to respond to business needs and as a result the building is more than 96% occupied, providing a thriving and collaborative working environment. Total area: 168,275 sq ft Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

34 THE EXCHANGE HARROGATE INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

35 THE EXCHANGE, HARROGATE Location: Harrogate Developer: CEG Opportunity: Occupier Planned opening date: Already open. Refurbishment complete Harrogate s most significant town centre office development, The Exchange offers 10-storeys of Grade A space adjacent to Harrogate railway station. With a recently refurbished reception common area, the building offers flexible suites ranging from 765 5,400 sq ft these remain popular and well-let. The Exchange is almost 90% let, helping 20 businesses to thrive. Type: Tallest commercial office building in Harrogate Total area: 104,358 sq ft Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production

36 SOUTH BANK INVESTLEEDSCITYREGION.COM

37 SOUTH BANK Location: Leeds Developer: CEG Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Opportunity: All Planned opening date: Planning permission secured October Demolition and archaeology work set to commence in autumn 2018 to pave the way for a start on site Type: Mixed-use incorporating up to 1.5 sq ft of offices, retail, leisure, and up to 750 residential units alongside public realm and community space Total area: Circa 6 acres 350million mixed-use development in the heart of Leeds City Centre. A gateway 6 acre site in the South Bank, just minutes from the riverside and Leeds City Station. Detailed planning permission was granted in October 2018 for two office developments with ground floor retail and leisure totalling up to 26,100 sq m and outline planning permission was given for mixed-use development of up to 103,900 sq m of offices, retail, leisure, hotel, health, education and community uses, parking and up to 750 new homes, along with new public spaces and landscaping. Work will commence in November 2018 demolishing the former warehouse on Water Lane and preparing the site for development. The proposal will deliver inspiring buildings ranging from five to 40-storeys which will put Leeds on the map as a key European destination, creating an exciting gateway arrival point to the city from the south west. It will improve connectivity connecting Holbeck to the waterfront, railway station and the city centre. Award-winning FCB Studios has created a design which will recapture the areas ambitious and entrepreneurial past, with pedestrian friendly routes weaving the emerging creative, residential and working communities together Invest Leeds City Region offers a comprehensive service to investors from the initial point of enquiry right through to softlanding and aftercare invest@the-lep.com +44 (0) All information and imagery herein is property of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and respective partners and correct at time of production