Million-sq ft Eastgate Quarters approved
Published: 08 July, 2011
Leeds City Council’s City Centre Plans Panel has resolved to grant consent for Hammerson’s million-sq ft Eastgate Quarters scheme
Eastgate Quarters will be anchored by two of the UK’s largest names in retailing, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer, alongside 130 new retail and restaurants units.
The scheme, designed by ACME, includes major changes such as a new civic square and the pedestrianisation of all the streets within Eastgate Quarters. The £600m scheme also includes the restoration of historic buildings, a two level shopping arcade, refurbished offices and the largest shopper car park in the city with around 2,500 spaces. The development will also have its own combined heat & power plant.
Andrew Hilston, project director for Eastgate Quarters said: “I am delighted with the positive decision from Leeds City Council. Hammerson has been working hard over the past few years to develop the best possible scheme to put Leeds firmly on the retail map.The scheme will create thousands of jobs, boosting the local economy, and will strengthen Leeds’ status as a leading European city destination.”
