MEPC confirms plans for next phase of Wellington Place
MEPC have announced its plans for the next phase of Wellington Place, with 4 Wellington Place the next building to come out the ground.
The developer has confirmed that its team is working on the detailed design of the building after securing reserved matters planning consent, with a view to a start on site during the latter half of 2018.
The triangular building – designed by architects Sheppard Robson – will complete the masterplan for this part of Wellington Place and provide office and ancillary retail/restaurant floorspace.
The next instalment of the ever-expanding development is due for completion in 2020 following the recent completion and launch of 3 Wellington Place.
The building is set to deliver 130,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation to market, in addition to 17,000 sq ft of ground floor retail and leisure space, plus a basement car park and landscape works as part of the wider public realm.
Paul Pavia, head of development at MEPC, said: “We are now progressing detailed designs for 4 Wellington Place as we’re confident that market conditions will be right to get started on this exciting project during the second half of this year. The build programme is set at just under two years and once complete, will finalise the east end of the development masterplan. The huge level of interest in 3 Wellington Place since coming to market has underpinned our views that Wellington Place is providing something unique for the businesses in Leeds, a place and community that rivals anywhere in the country.”
Partner at Sheppard Robson, Tony O’Brien added: “It’s great to be part of the team developing Wellington Place into a new dynamic business quarter in the heart of Leeds. 4 Wellington Place will offer fully flexible office space and outstanding views, meeting the growing demands of future occupiers. We look forward to watching the building progress from diggers in the ground to completion, and hope businesses and retailers will enjoy making it their home from 2020.”
