Merrion Centre - Page 23

flange · October 17th, 2011, 08:15 PM

Interesting that a unit has been pre let/under offer to Cosmo here considering the recent planning application for the change of use for one of the units at The Core was supposed to be for Cosmo.

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Originally Posted by flange

MSU5 is on Level 2, unit is highlighted here from the planning documents for the application.

The restaurant will be Cosmo, a buffet style restaurant. http://www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk/index.html

Shiny_Dave · October 17th, 2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lazygamer

Well the plans for the upcoming Merrion revamp along Merrion Way suggest that the arcade is to be blocked off for 'Service Access' at the end near the o2 store (unfortunately the map of the plans doesn't show any more than that). It could well be that Morrisons expands into that area.

The latest floor plan (see my post #421) retains the arcade. Unit 1, adjacent to it, has also halved in size.

dresserman · October 18th, 2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Derrv

Don't think i've been in one of these concept stores, what's the crack?

The one in Rothwell is rather new, but i don't think that's one?

Yep Rothwell is new but not a concept, this is the sort of thing they'll be rolling out to all stores.

Best link is here : http://ukretailers.blogspot.com/2011...ast-store.html

STOPGO · October 25th, 2011, 02:40 PM

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.u...vamp_1_3902193

lazygamer · October 25th, 2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by STOPGO

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.u...vamp_1_3902193

Good to know the Wade Lane side is getting updated too. Wonder if there's any plans to spruce up the hotel there while they're at it.

Suburban Knight · October 25th, 2011, 06:15 PM

I know someone who works at that hotel, she always refers to it as 'Fawlty Towers', so I don't imagine the standard is great!

tigerman · October 25th, 2011, 11:48 PM

Most people will be happy if more improvements are made - but this seems to include work which had been announced before like the car park reclad. Still if this and the new Front Row developement go ahead it will be a big improvement on that side.

LeedsLad · October 27th, 2011, 01:28 PM

Details on all the units currently available, including the former cinema: http://www.brassrow.co.uk/shopping-centre.php?id=7

LeedsLad · October 27th, 2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LeedsLad

Does anyone have a copy of the floor plan for inside the Merrion? Not seen one for a while. Be interesting to see what they plan to do with the remaining parts of the Merrion Centre that have yet to be rennovated...

http://www.brassrow.co.uk/pdfs/centre_7.pdf

10123 · October 27th, 2011, 11:04 PM

Merrion Centre in Leeds awaits refurbishment plan

On Merrion Way the centre will face the new Leeds Arena
Continue reading the main story
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Arena details approved by council

A shopping centre in Leeds said to be the largest in Europe when it opened in 1964 will be refurbished if a £13m pound plan is approved.

Leeds councillors will hear a planning application for the Merrion Centre that may see work start early next year.

When it opened it contained 97 shops, a ballroom, cinema and petrol station.

The owners, Leeds-based Town Centre Securities (LST), want to take advantage of the nearby Leeds Arena, currently under construction.

The project is to be completed in March 2013 just as the arena is planned to open.

New shops, restaurants and a revamped multi-storey car park are part of the redevelopment and the outdated market inside the centre will be replaced.
'More attractive'

Construction work started in 1962 and the pedestrianised centre was opened in 1964.

Originally open-air the whole centre was then roofed over and only finished in 1975, since when it has been largely unchanged.

Speaking about the plans for the centre, Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of LST, said: "Part of it is aged and needs reconfiguring.

"The core buildings are still the same as they were."

Mr Ziff added that the redevelopment hoped to create "something much more attractive".

The centre covers about 800,000 sq ft (75,000 sq m) of retail, office, leisure and car parking space on the northern fringe of the city centre.

A decision on the planning application will be made on 24 November after it was deferred at a council meeting on Thursday.

di Livio · October 28th, 2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 10123

said to be the largest in Europe when it opened in 1964

'Said' the YEP.

Aaronj09 · October 28th, 2011, 09:15 AM

Guess it shows bigger certainly ain't better

STOPGO · October 28th, 2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by di Livio

'Said' the YEP.

Nice feature last night on Look North about the history and future of the Merrion Centre. Look North also Quoted that the Merrion Centre was the largest indoor shopping centre in Europe when it first opened.

bd250110 · October 28th, 2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by STOPGO

Nice feature last night on Look North about the history and future of the Merrion Centre. Look North also Quoted that the Merrion Centre was the largest indoor shopping centre in Europe when it first opened.

It wasn't indoor when it first opened though?

There is certainly a lot of development potential at the Merrion. The cinema must be a huge, presumably double height space. I assume any redevelopment would see the Yorkshire Bank ATM's would be removed to allow access from the main concourse?
I've thought that HomeBargains taking the former Wollies is a bit of a shame, a great small/medium side department store could have opened there - although Im sure space could be found for them to relocate to. Im thinking of the new John Lewis smaller stores, for example. Of course, JL are already signed up to TCS's Eastgate development and Im not sure the Merrion is an obvious fit for JL.

di Livio · October 28th, 2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by STOPGO

Nice feature last night on Look North about the history and future of the Merrion Centre. Look North also Quoted that the Merrion Centre was the largest indoor shopping centre in Europe when it first opened.

That's no definitive proof. Look North probably used the YEP as a source.

Leeds No.1 · October 28th, 2011, 08:05 PM

Department stores are generally middle-higher end. I don't think there are many that would want to take space in the Merrion Centre- the only one I can think of would be TJ Hughes, but of course they no longer exist.

lazygamer · October 28th, 2011, 08:14 PM

Noticed that the steelwork on the Merrion Street entrance has been painted* black to match the updated Merrion Street block of shops.

*Actually looks more like they've covered it in decals than painting it.

FreddyFresher · October 28th, 2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by di Livio

That's no definitive proof. Look North probably used the YEP as a source.

I heard from someone at Town Centre Securities that it was the biggest when it opened - for a week.

bd250110 · October 28th, 2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Leeds No.1

Department stores are generally middle-higher end. I don't think there are many that would want to take space in the Merrion Centre- the only one I can think of would be TJ Hughes, but of course they no longer exist.

I agree. I can't think of an occupier, off hand, for the cinema space. It might fit the needs of KiddyCare, as in adjacent parking, etc. Again, the Merrion faces the issue that it's core market is probably not KiddyCare's primary target.

Leeds No.1 · October 28th, 2011, 11:17 PM

Doesn't Morrisons own Kiddicare now, so would make sense for them to be in there?

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STOPGO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LEEDS Posts: 4,343 Likes (Received): 24	http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.u...vamp_1_3902193

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tigerman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,096 Likes (Received): 50	Most people will be happy if more improvements are made - but this seems to include work which had been announced before like the car park reclad. Still if this and the new Front Row developement go ahead it will be a big improvement on that side.

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LeedsLad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,776 Likes (Received): 1	Details on all the units currently available, including the former cinema: http://www.brassrow.co.uk/shopping-centre.php?id=7

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10123 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,928 Likes (Received): 72	Merrion Centre in Leeds awaits refurbishment plan On Merrion Way the centre will face the new Leeds Arena Continue reading the main story Related Stories Leeds Arena building work starts Arena details approved by council A shopping centre in Leeds said to be the largest in Europe when it opened in 1964 will be refurbished if a £13m pound plan is approved. Leeds councillors will hear a planning application for the Merrion Centre that may see work start early next year. When it opened it contained 97 shops, a ballroom, cinema and petrol station. The owners, Leeds-based Town Centre Securities (LST), want to take advantage of the nearby Leeds Arena, currently under construction. The project is to be completed in March 2013 just as the arena is planned to open. New shops, restaurants and a revamped multi-storey car park are part of the redevelopment and the outdated market inside the centre will be replaced. 'More attractive' Construction work started in 1962 and the pedestrianised centre was opened in 1964. Originally open-air the whole centre was then roofed over and only finished in 1975, since when it has been largely unchanged. Speaking about the plans for the centre, Edward Ziff, chairman and chief executive of LST, said: "Part of it is aged and needs reconfiguring. "The core buildings are still the same as they were." Mr Ziff added that the redevelopment hoped to create "something much more attractive". The centre covers about 800,000 sq ft (75,000 sq m) of retail, office, leisure and car parking space on the northern fringe of the city centre. A decision on the planning application will be made on 24 November after it was deferred at a council meeting on Thursday.

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lazygamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,277 Likes (Received): 43	Noticed that the steelwork on the Merrion Street entrance has been painted* black to match the updated Merrion Street block of shops. *Actually looks more like they've covered it in decals than painting it.