Expansion of Leeds city centre office building to create over 100 new jobs

Planning permission has been secured to expand a four-storey office building in Leeds city centre.

Acting on behalf of CBRE Global Investors, CBRE’s Planning and Development team secured approval to extend No 2 The Embankment, on Sovereign Street.

The creation of 15,400 sq ft of additional office floorspace has could potentially created more than 100 new jobs for the area.

No 2 The Embankment is a 37,000 sq ft post-modern style building sustainably located 250 metres south of Leeds Railway Station, on the approach to the city centre.

This area of Leeds has benefitted from continued investment and regeneration, with nearby occupiers including KPMG Eversheds, BT and Asda.

The approved development comprises one and two storey extensions to create an additional 15,400 sq ft of office space, together with improvements to the building fabric and its energy efficiency.

Changes to the layout of the internal courtyard parking areas will provide disabled bays, motorcycle parking and bicycle stores.

Edward Harvey, senior planner at CBRE said: “We are delighted to have secured planning permission for this important development within the southern professional quarter of Leeds.

“The scheme will have direct regeneration benefits for the local area through the creation of employment opportunities associated with the construction and operation of the development.

“This efficient adaptation of an existing building will add to the stock of high quality office space in the area.”