Part of 1960s-built Merrion Centre set to be demolished to make way for 37-storey development
Proposals for a 37-storey student accommodation tower in the middle of Leeds have been given the green light by local planners.
The scheme for Town Centre Securities will see 100 Merrion Centre, part of the 1960s-built shopping centre of the same name, demolished and replaced with more than 1,000 bedrooms.
A neighbouring building called Wade House, built in the mid-60s, would be revamped to include more than 200 bed spaces across its 13 storeys. Work will involve stripping back the building and adding an extra storey.
The development will also include a cinema, gym, co-working spaces and rooftop terraces.
The tower has been drawn up by local architect Enjoy Design with others working on the scheme including project manager and QS Rex Procter, M&E engineer Hoare Lea and civil and structural engineer Adept. Planning consultant is ID Planning.
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