List of tallest buildings and structures in Leeds

See also: Architecture of Leeds

Leeds is the United Kingdom's fastest growing city.[1] This growth is reflected in the increasingly prominent skyline of the city. Leeds currently has two buildings over 100 metres in height, with other tall buildings planned for the future.

As is the case with many British cities, much of Leeds's skyline comprises 1960s residential tower blocks. However, current development trends include upmarket apartments and expanding office space to facilitate economic growth.

Currently, the tallest building in Leeds is Bridgewater Place at 112 m[2]. Proposed high-rise buildings include Lumiere which began construction in early 2007 prior to its postponement in July 2008. The Criterion Place twin-tower complex (180 m and 118 m) was also proposed for construction but has been cancelled due to the prevailing economic conditions.

The oldest building on the list is Leeds Town Hall, constructed in 1858. The newest is Candle House, completed in 2009.

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Tallest buildings in Leeds

Rank Name Height(m) Height(ft) Floors Year Notes Image
1 Bridgewater Place 112 367 32 2007 Currently the tallest building in Leeds
2 Sky Plaza 103 338 37 2009 World's second tallest student accommodation
3 Opal 3 82 269 27 2008
4 West Riding House 80 262 20 1973
5= Park Plaza Hotel 77 253 20 1966 Formerly known as Royal Exchange House, renovated 2004
5= Tower North Central 77 253 19 1967 Formerly known as Tower House, renovated 2004
7 Candle House 75 246 23 2009
8 K2 74 243 20 1972 Formerly known as Dudley House, renovated 2003
9= Cottingley Heights 72 236 25 1972 Renovated 1989
9= Cottingley Towers 72 236 25 1972 Renovated 1989
11 Broadcasting Tower 70.10 228 23 2009 Voted World's best tall building 2010
12 Leeds Town Hall 68.60 225 1858
13 West Point 65 213 17 1975 Formerly known as Royal Mail House, renovated 2005
14 Clarence House 61.50 202 20 2008
15 City Island Phase 2 61 200 20 2007
16 Parkinson Building 57 187 5 1951
17 Holy Trinity Church 56.70 186 2 1727 Current spire added 1839
18 Castle House 56 184 14 1988
19= 1 City Square 54 177 12 1997
19= Blue 54 177 14 2004
21= British Gas Building 53 174 14 1960s Demolition planned
21= Tinshill BT Tower 53 174 1967 Commonly known as Cookridge Tower
23= Bond Court 52 171 13 1970s Formerly known as Sun Alliance House, renovated 2005
23= City House 52 171 15 1962 Formerly known as British Railways House, renovation planned
23= Leeds Civic Hall 52 171 6 1933
23= Leeds Metropolitan University Block F 52 171 13 1960s
27= Leeds Metropolitan University Block C 50 164 12 1960s
27= Nuffield Hospital 50 164 12 2003
27= Whitehall Waterfront 50 164 16 2004

Tallest future developments

Rank Name Height (m) Height (ft) Floors Year (Estimated Completion)
1 Lumiere Tower 1 172[3] 564 55[4] Cancelled
2 Lumiere Tower 2 113[3] 371 33[4] Cancelled
3 City Square House 56 184 14 Approved
4 Portland Crescent Hotel 45 148 14 Approved

List of tallest proposed developments

Rank Name Height (m) Height (ft) Floors
1 Millgarth Tower[5] 190 - 210 623 - 689 55 - 65
2 City 1 112 367 37
3 New York Road Tower 1 110 361 37
4 New York Road Tower 2 105 344 35
5 Manor Point [1] 102 335 35
6 Bridge House 98 322 22
7 New York Road Tower 3 87 285 29
8 Cromwell Mount Proposal Tower 1 [2] Est 85 Est 279 26
9 Gateway South 82 269 26
10 Capitol House 76 249 18
11 Monkbridge Forge Main Tower 70 230 23
12 Cromwell Mount Proposal Tower 2 [3] Est 70 Est 230 19
13 New York Road Tower 4 69 226 23
14 Wellington Place Block 14 60 197 15
15 Bankside 52 171 17
16 67 Water Lane 52 171 16

History of tallest buildings in Leeds

Held record Name and Location Constructed Height (m) Height (ft) Notes
From To
1841 1858 Leeds Parish Church 1841 35 115 The only C of E church in the UK to have a daily choral service.
1858 1966 Leeds Town Hall 1858 69 226 One of the tallest Town Halls in the United Kingdom.
1966 1973 Park Plaza Hotel Leeds 1965–1966 77 253 Also called Royal Exchange House.
1973 2005 West Riding House 1972–1973 80 262 The tallest building in Leeds for 32 years.
2005 — Bridgewater Place 2004–2007 110 360 The tallest building in Yorkshire and the North East.


Tall buildings which were cancelled or were visions

Demolished buildings

See also

References

  1. ^ OMIS Research
  2. ^ http://www.skyscrapernews.com/bdbsearch.php?city=Leeds
  3. ^ a b "Leeds Lumiere: Revised plan for city's tallest building", Yorkshire Evening Post, 24 July 2008
  4. ^ a b "Leeds Approves Revised Lumiere Proposals", Skyscrapernews.com, 24 July 2008
  5. ^ Article - 1142 - KW Linfoot Ponder New Leeds Tower

External links

Lists of tallest buildings and structures in the United Kingdom