“I could not think of a worse idea” were the words of one Leeds resident following news that more student accommodation could be coming to the city centre.
A new 35-storey tower with over 1,000 apartments to accommodate students could be built at the Merrion Centre, in a move that could see the shopping centre’s abandoned old cinema demolished.
The project would also potentially involve Wade House, the empty former office block at the centre, being extended to 15 storeys and converted into accommodation. No planning application has been submitted, but developers are presenting their plans to city councillors for their early opinions.
