Leeds’ Grade II listed Burley House to be converted into student accommodation

A Grade II listed building in Leeds, originally designed by renowned local architect George Corson in the 19th Century, will be transformed into a mix of one and two bedroom student apartments and studios.

Planning permission and listed building consent by Leeds City Council has been granted for Burley House, which is located on Clarendon Road close to the University of Leeds, for six one-bedroom and two two-bedroom apartments as well as eight studios within the original building.

An additional seven studios, a one bedroom and two bedroom apartment will be housed within a newly designed building adjacent to Burley House.

Headingley-based Brewster Bye Architects designed the project while receiving planning advice from Indigo Planning on behalf of Maan Investments.

Chris Austin, Brewster Bye Architects’ director, said: “This is a very prominent site on the corner of Clarendon Road in a conservation area that maintains much of its original outlook and character.

“We’ve considered the design of the new build in great detail to ensure that its appearance integrates completely with the original building and area as a whole. The contemporary design and building form complement the existing style of Burley House, and aim to maximise the outlook over Woodhouse Square Park as well as ensuring excellent levels of natural light.”

David Smith, associate at Indigo Planning, added: “The successful planning consent is a result of long-term planning and development with the local authority, community groups, local residents, Council officers and the Chair of The Leeds Design Advisory Group.

“Early engagement with the local authority and interested parties has helped secure the use of this important building and create a development that meets the current needs of students in Leeds.”

The original features of Burley House, which include an impressive full height semi-circular corner bay on the arcaded basement storey, will be retained as part of the development and a garden that was previously tarmacked will be restored in the building’s grounds.

The internal construction of Burley House will begin in August 2015 and the entire project is set for completion by summer 2016.

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