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Planning application submitted for Grade A Leeds offices

Planning application submitted for Grade A Leeds offices

Opus North, leading Yorkshire-based property developers, have submitted a planning application for 12 King Street, their flagship office scheme in the heart of Leeds.

Opus North are looking to transform this 53,000 sq ft building into some of the finest Grade A office space in the city.

12 King Street was bought by Opus North, together with funding partners Fiera Real Estate, off a guide price of £12 million, in January this year.

Built in 1989, spanning seven floors, 12 King Street will be ready for occupation next year. The redevelopment works will include an extension to the front, a complete replacement of the 5th and 6th floors, along with the addition of a sky lounge and roof terrace on the 7th floor.

All mechanical and electrical elements of the building will be replaced. Internal strip out works began in February and are now nearing completion.

Andrew Duncan, director of Opus North, said: “The submission of our planning application to Leeds City Council is another crucial milestone in the renaissance of this spectacular building. If all goes well, and permission is granted, we will start extensive redevelopment work in July.

“Occupier demands are changing. Businesses want more choice in their workspace and more services and amenities for their staff. This trend is already disrupting the market in Leeds but is also opening up new opportunities to add value for us, which we will apply at 12 King Street.”

More on this story at CNM