Trinity, Leeds | 1m sq ft retail development | Now open!

[ps60]

Trinity Quarter

This large £150m project will be one of the latest additions to the Leeds Shopping scene.

The 260,000 ft² complex will house a range of shops and retail units and will also include a new 5 storey office tower to replace the existing Saville House

The architects behind the project are Stanley Bragg Partnership, who were behind the design of the refurbished Leeds shopping Plaza. The late Enric Miralles, who designed the Scottish Parliament, has also influenced the design.

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No. of floors - 8?
Height -
Building type - Retail, Leisure and Office
Year of construction - 2006?
Architect - Stanley Bragg Partnership
Location - Leeds City Centre

[Stig282]

Trinity Qtr? Taking its name from the nearby church presumably.

Mix up's with TrinityOne & TrinityQuay likley?

[daveylad2]

A £150m retail scheme to revitalise a part of the centre of Leeds looks set to go ahead following the decision by our client Leeds City Council to use CPOs to enable access for construction work.

The council have granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the Trinity Quarter in Leeds to Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USS). The scheme aims to transform the 1970s architecture of the two arcades and surrounding properties. Complications arose due to challenges from a competing scheme. The Council has now resolved to make the CPO following an appraisal it undertook.

The scheme is expected to create more than 300,000 sq ft of shops on two floors with a glass roof terrace containing cafes, restaurants and a tiered plaza. USS owns the freehold in most of the Trinity Quarter site.

This must surely be starting sometime soon?

[di Livio]

There have been so many false dawns it's hard to tell, i see no reason why not. Who's brave enough to ask the shopworkers in Next Clearance when they'll be moving out?

[magicrealist]

Originally Posted by di Livio

There have been so many false dawns it's hard to tell, i see no reason why not. Who's brave enough to ask the shopworkers in Next Clearance when they'll be moving out?

Why the sneering tone Di Liv?

I've shopped happily in there and in Mozzies up at the Merrion Centre. I'm not sure what people are complaining about. I find the diverse life in the MC Moz to be quite refreshing. There are many people who could not afford to shop in M&S or Waitrose.

I think a lot of people on this forum need to get out a bit more. See a bit of life before deciding that everything in Leeds needs to be like the VQ.

Oh, the reason Safeways closed was due to the lease expiring. The owners intend (or did intend) to change it's use to other retail, hence no other supermarket operator coming forward.

I live in the city and I find the "supermarket" provision to be perfectly adequate. Moz if I'm up that end. M&S on Briggate or at the station if after 6pm. Or our local shop, Simpsons. Or even the 24h garage for emergencies!

[di Livio]

Originally Posted by magicrealist

Why the sneering tone Di Liv?

I'm not the sneering type, honest.

Who's brave enough to ask the shopworkers in Next Clearance when they'll be moving out?

My question was more to do with personal diffidence than providing an assessment of the quality/ class status of the place. I happen to own a couple of items from there and I hope it relocates within the city centre once TQ is up and running.

My point about Morrisons was a valid one I think.
I don't see why a flagship store like the Merrion Morrisons has to have a run-down, neglected feel to it, simply because it isn't aiming for the high-end Waitrose or M&S market. I remember passing through when I were nowt but a toddler, and the place hasn't changed much since then. By contrast, the Wetherby store is clean, spacious and modern. Some investment from Ken would be welcome.




For the record, I shop at Tesco, there's very little in VQ I can afford, and yes, I should get out more.

[jimbo]

the delays with Trinity Quarter are getting farcical. Even the architect has expired, probably frustrated with the endless bickering between Tops Estates and USS. I seriously think we may see more meaningful action (in terms of a planning application and issuance of Compulsory Purchase Orders) with Harewood/Eastgate.

[DC110770]

Retails is on its butt so I can't see works even starting again for a long time!

[Skychaser 2005]

Originally Posted by daveylad2

This must surely be starting sometime soon?

Good news, but where is the quote from?

[daveylad2]

Originally Posted by Skychaser 2005

Good news, but where is the quote from?

http://www.pinsentmasons.com/experti...owncentre.aspx
It's at the bottom of the page.

[ps60]

Pictures from 09/02/13

[Leeds No.1]

Well I quite like it, and whatever is built will certainly be an improvement on whats there now. The leedsliveitloveit site says it will start in 2006 (Although no specification of when) but seeing as that is a relitaveley new and up-to-date site I think its quite reliable...

[SmartCity]

Fantastic news, looks like things could start moving at a faster pace.

[Preston_guy]

Looks like a great project, I haven't been to Leeds in a while but I remember this area and this sort of project will give it a new lease of life

[ps60]

Its about time things started moving. If it starts next year, it will be a case of starting five years after it should have been completed.

[SmartCity]

Originally Posted by ps60

Its about time things started moving. If it starts next year, it will be a case of starting five years after it should have been completed.

How many projects actually end up working to the timescales initially given? Anyway I think we can be quite optomistic that this project will start next summer some time. Fantastic, at least its a move forward!

[ps60]

Pictures from 13/10/12

[Leeds No.1]

I'm certain now this will get going in 2006, and the Harewood/Eastgate quarter will start mid 2007 I reckon... What Leeds has got for shopping is very good but it needs expanding alot, hopefully the Trinity Quarter will fulfill this. It will certainly add a whole new face to the city centre, ontop of Briggate, Markets, VQ, CornX and all the other things it promotes.

[LeedsLad]

With the Eastgate/Harewood development imminent(ish) I think it's vital that this now goes ahead, to prevent a 'shift' in the central shopping core. This development will give the main shopping area better balance, being more SW whilst Eastgate/Harewood is more NE.

[rhinomatt]

Originally Posted by LeedsLad

With the Eastgate/Harewood development imminent(ish) I think it's vital that this now goes ahead, to prevent a 'shift' in the central shopping core. This development will give the main shopping area better balance, being more SW whilst Eastgate/Harewood is more NE.

AGREE 100%