Plans to transform historic Leeds city centre street set to go on public display

Proposals to deliver a brand new scheme and ‘revitalise’ a historic street in Leeds city centre will be presented at an upcoming public exhibition.

Leeds City Council and property developer Town Centre Securities (TCS) are set to transform the George Street area, between Kirkgate Market and the Victoria Gate development.

The plans will go on public display on Friday 23rd March at the Events Space in Kirkgate Market, and they will also be displayed at the Merrion Centre on Wednesday 28th March between 11am and 3pm.

The project will complement the refurbishment of the Grade-I listed Kirkgate Market and improve connectivity between the market and Victoria Gate. The proposals include a new 126 room apart-hotel and nine new retail units.

The scheme would create approximately 50 new full and part-time jobs locally, with around 80 new jobs being created during construction.

Alistair Smith, associate director at TCS, said: “This is an exciting project that will create a new gateway to the market from George Street. The design will complement the recently refurbished Grade 1 Listed market building and regenerate George Street and the north side of the market building.

“I would encourage people to come along to the consultation and let us know what they think of the plans.”

Councillor Richard Lewis, Leeds City Council’s executive member for regeneration, transport and planning, added: “Kirkgate Market is a key landmark at the heart of the city and is of great importance to the people of Leeds. The George Street project marks the final phase of the market’s transformation.”

“The apart-hotel is a very positive addition to the city and will further diversify the market and surrounding area.”