Built Environment Networking Blog: Yorkshire News

Major Leeds development secures council approval

Plans for 9 Wellington Place have been given the green light by Leeds City Council. The latest addition to the MEPC developed urban quarter will provide 176,413 sq ft of office and 6,851 sq ft of ground floor retail and leisure space. Bringing hundreds more jobs to the Leeds city centre business destination, 9 Wellington […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom

Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to Saxton Lane in Leeds, where […]

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Microsoft Chooses Leeds for £106.6 Million Hyperscale Datacentre

Microsoft, one of the world’s largest organisations and most recognisable brands, has chosen to set up a new hyperscale datacentre in Leeds. This momentous move involves the purchase of 48 acres at Skelton Grange from Harworth for £106.6 million. The transaction will occur in two phases: 27 acres by late 2024 and 21 acres by […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Moorfield Group acquires two warehouses for latest logistics strategy

UK-focussed real estate fund manager Moorfield Group (“Moorfield”) has added 123,000 sq ft of warehouse space to its urban logistics portfolio with the acquisition of two assets for a combined sum of approximately £12m. In Tinsley, Sheffield, Moorfield has completed a 10-year sale-and-leaseback agreement for a 61,000 sq ft urban logistics unit with Tinsley Bridge […]

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New Health and Fitness Club Acquired by South Yorkshire Pensions Authority

In a recent development, the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) has acquired the newly established David Lloyd health and fitness club located in Rugby. The exact financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. The acquisition was facilitated under the guidance of abrdn and with consultation from Savills. James McLean, the fund manager of SYPA, expressed […]

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New Leeds Development: The Core Shopping Centre to Transform into 807-Bed Student and Retail Hub

In a significant move towards urban regeneration, plans have been unveiled to replace The Core shopping centre in Leeds with a state-of-the-art student and retail complex. The proposed development, designed by renowned architect Costorphine & Wright, will comprise 807 student bedrooms and approximately 36,000 sq ft of retail space at the ground level, introducing two […]

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New proposals submitted for Leeds city centre site

On behalf of Urbanite, DLA Architecture and planning consultant Quod have submitted a new planning application for the prominent site that was formerly occupied by the Yorkshire Post in Leeds city centre. The highly visible landmark at the Wellington Street gateway to the city was demolished in 2014 and the site was cleared for redevelopment.  […]

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