J Pullan & Sons has secured planning consent for the 14-storey Joseph’s Well purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leeds city centre.
The development, known as The Tower, will deliver 256 student bedrooms in a mix of studios and cluster apartments, alongside premium communal and amenity spaces.
J Pullan & Sons has appointed McLaren Construction Yorkshire and North East as main contractor with the project team also including Cunniff Design, FutureServ, Orion Fire, Roscoe and RBA.
Christophe Demoulin, contracts manager at Pullans, said: “This consent marks a major milestone for Pullans. The Tower is the single largest investment in our 140-year history and reflects our long term commitment to Joseph’s Well and the city of Leeds.”
Andrew Beaumont, managing director at McLaren Construction Yorkshire and North East, added: “This appointment represents a pivotal milestone for our Yorkshire and North East region and reinforces our strategic commitment to building a sustainable and relationship-driven business. With our broad experience and skilled team, we are well placed to deliver this landmark project for Pullans in the heart of Leeds city centre.”
Patrick Evers, director at Cunniff Design, said: “We have been involved with this project from the very start, so it is incredibly rewarding to see our vision one step closer to being realised on site. Its efficient, contextual approach and commitment to technical innovation and build quality make it a fitting addition to the long history of this important site.”
