Property developer to create 600 jobs in Hull

A Hull property developer has secured planning permission for a project which could create up to 600 jobs.

Allenby Commercial, which developed the Victorian Paragon Arcade in Hull city centre, is aiming to start work on its new project, the restoration of Europa House, within the coming months.

Europa House, on the corner of Anlaby Road and Ferensway, will be updated and transformed into flexible office space, known as Monocle.

Charlie Allenby, development manager at Allenby Commercial, said: “We’re in discussions now with a number of potential tenants who have been attracted by the location of Monocle – offering the widest range of transport options – and by the concept of combining office space with leisure and relaxation facilities.

“Now we have secured planning permission we can press ahead with our vision of integrating Monocle into the wider city centre community.

“Europa House has been a landmark for more than 40 years yet was still hidden away to a degree.

“Monocle will stand out for its design and will also be opened up with areas to entice and excite the public.

“It’s another example of our strategy of renovating older buildings which have profile and character and using them to bring new jobs to Hull.”

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