Allied London sets out Leeds Dock plans

Allied London has unveiled plans for its Leeds Dock estate, with new workspace for the creative industries set to be developed.More than 40 businesses are currently located at Leeds Dock and the new plans aim to double that number over the next two years.Allied London intends to remodel four buildings for creative, media and tech businesses at the Dock – South Quay, West Dock, East Dock and South Dock.This would open up 85,000 sq ft of fully fitted and serviced workspace and studios for the city’s creative industries. The four buildings would offer a blend of spaces designed to attract a diverse mix of businesses, independents and freelancers.The company has also announced a two-year sustainability plan, with the entire estate set to be powered by green renewable energy and A-rated energy certificates targeted for every commercial building in the district by 2026.Responsible for the running of the Leeds Dock estate, Stephen Bickers, estate management director at Form and Form Sustain, said: “Our aim is for Leeds Dock to lead the new generation of sustainable commercial developments in the city.”These plans set out a clear blueprint for how we will improve the estate’s ESG credentials and offer businesses a sustainable home to flourish. The ‘no gas’ strategy will lead our strict environmental charge to Net Zero and allow businesses to rest assured their headquarters are as green as their working practices.”Michael Ingall, chief executive at Allied London, added: “We have invested a large amount of time, resource and energy into Leeds Dock in recent years, however, it is now time to future-proof the estate and ensure its success into 2030 and beyond.”Our vision is to establish Leeds Dock as the Leeds Creative District. While others in the city are failing to support the region’s creatives, we are ready to accommodate them and support their ideas and innovation.”We have established a vibrant community and these plans will help us scale it, bringing even more enjoyment to the work and social lives of the people that call it home. Our plans will bring more commerce to the city and make it relevant to the locality and also to Leeds as a whole.”