Plans to convert the office space above a popular pub into hotel rooms have been revealed.
And that pub is The Nation of Shopkeepers on Cookridge Street.
Mitchell & Butler Retail Ltd has applied for planning permission to convert the first and second floor offices above the pub.
The empty offices will be turned into hotel rooms that will be operated together alongside the pub.
Under the new plans submitted to Leeds City Council, 42 bedrooms will be constructed to complement the pub.
The rooms will be operated under the Innkeepers Collection hotel brand.
The application writes: “The proposal is to create a 42-bedroom ‘Innkeepers Collection’ hotel, with a reception area on the first floor, associated linen storage, miscellaneous store and plant rooms. The upper floors of the site have previously served as offices; however, they currently stand empty.
“The existing courtyard (primarily used as an external dining area and outdoor seating for the public house) will accommodate air conditioning units within a timber enclosure. A service lift is proposed to rise through the corner of the internal courtyard.
“By carefully conserving the building’s historic features, introducing discreet modern interventions, and incorporating robust energy and security strategies, the scheme strikes a balance between heritage protection and contemporary hospitality requirements.
“The proposed hotel will diversify the city’s accommodation offer, support local businesses, and encourage sustainable modes of travel, aligning closely with Leeds City Council’s ambitions for a thriving, accessible and environmentally responsible urban centre.”
Comments on the development are welcomed until Friday 31 October, you can have your say here.
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