The first phase of the Florence Square development in Leeds has received approval. This phase includes two office buildings that will provide over 220,000 sq ft of office space. The development is led by Southside Leeds Ltd, a joint venture between Shelborn Asset Management and Stamford Property Holdings.
The two buildings, Block A and Block B, will offer seven and nine storeys of office space, respectively, above ground-floor amenities including retail units, cafés, and restaurants. A new public square and a landscaped pocket park will form the heart of the development.
Florence Square is set to become part of the city’s South Bank regeneration, with potential for up to 500,000 sq ft of additional commercial, residential, and leisure space in future phases. The development will be positioned between the River Aire and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
The design focuses on sustainability, with ambitious goals in energy efficiency and health-conscious workspaces. The scheme aims to provide a flexible environment that can adapt to changing work patterns, aligning with the future of urban development.
