Leeds city centre flat conversion blocked over noise fears

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

Leeds City Council has rejected a planning application to convert a city centre building into flats, citing noise from nearby nightspots.

Leeds City Council has refused a planning application to convert the upper floors of 15 Merrion Street into three apartments. The building is located near the Grand Theatre, Wrens pub, and other night-time drinking venues, restaurants and takeaways in a busy part of the city centre.

Environmental health officers objected to the proposal, stating that not enough information had been provided by applicant ATC Properties on how residents would be protected from noise. Their report said: 'The proposal would introduce residential accommodation into a high-noise environment without demonstrating acceptable living conditions for future occupiers.' The council's highways team also raised concerns, requesting revised plans showing secure cycle storage and level access to the bin store.

Leeds Civic Trust opposed the application, raising concerns over the impact on historic nearby buildings. The site is part of the Grand Quarter Conservation Area and sits near listed buildings including the theatre and St John's Church.

How it is being reported

• New Leeds city centre flats blocked over fears of noise from nearby pubs and restaurantsThe application faced opposition from Leeds Civic TrustYorkshire Evening Post · 21 Oct, 04:30
• Flats plan blocked over noise concerns near city centre nightspotsThe conversion of a city centre building into flats has been blocked after the council said it would be too noisy for people living there.Telegraph & Argus · 20 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Leeds City Council · ATC Properties · Leeds Civic Trust · Leeds · Grand Theatre · Wrens pub · St John's Church

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