Planners consider 145,000 sq ft out-of-town office scheme
Development and investment group Munroe K has submitted an application for the new Station Plaza office development at White Rose Park, Leeds.
Planning has been submitted to Leeds City Council for a 145,000 sq ft new build office development directly fronting the new White Rose Railway Station, which is scheduled to open in spring 2024.
The masterplan for Station Plaza incorporates three buildings, two totalling 100,000 sq ft over two wings and interconnected with a shared atrium. The third is a separate 45,000 sq ft building.
Munroe K is aiming for the development to be carbon neutral in operation. It follows the developer’s ambition to make White Rose Park carbon neutral by 2030, through implementing further sustainable features and throughout the new development.
The wider White Rose Park comprises over 550,000 sq ft of offices across nine buildings which are almost fully occupied with only 12,000 sq ft remaining available.
There are 5,000 employees across the Park’s 15 occupiers and the on-site Elliott Hudson College.
David Aspin, founder and CEO, Munroe K, said: “We’ve always been successful in attracting and retaining occupiers and the opening of the new railway station in spring 2024 giving access to a new seven million strong talent pool, has acted as a catalyst for this new development.
“Alongside our ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030, this new sustainable office scheme makes for exciting times at the campus.”
Alex Hailey, senior director, CBRE Office Agency in Leeds, added: “There is strong demand for office space at White Rose Park as evidenced in its near full occupation and the proposed additional 145,000 sq ft will fill a crucial void in the city’s development pipeline.
“With on site and neighbouring amenities to rival the city centre, the abundance of green space and outdoor facilities along with crucial services such as the creche, employers can provide an exceptional working environment for their staff.
“The new railway station will be a strong driver for occupiers interested in the new space as will its strong sustainable credentials.”
Office agents on Station Plaza at White Rose Park are CBRE, Knight Frank and Sanderson Weatherall.
