The MGI team is delighted to confirm that plans to transform a landmark hospitality venue in Leeds city centre have been approved by Leeds City Council.

The plans to redevelop 9 East Parade, a Grade II listed building, into a restaurant and a separate basement nightclub, include the addition of a roof terrace and outdoor dining space, along with high end office space to the upper floors, accessed via a new entrance on Park Cross Street.

Built in 1757, the building was once the residence for the then-Mayor of Leeds and has housed several hospitality venues in the past, but has stood empty for several years.

MGI Founder Rohin Dhand said about the project, “We’re really excited to be bringing this prestigious listed building back to life, with this gamechanging venture. 9 East Parade is perfectly located within the midst of the city’s thriving commercial district and vibrant nightlife and our development will further enhance the city’s night time offering, with some brilliant new operators.”

MGI is working with Leeds based E3 Architecture on the development, whose Managing Director Jonathan Erkulis, said, “Our plans for the sympathetic re-development the building were commended by the Leeds Civic Society for our Heritage Appraisal and include standout features such as a unique, curved glazed canopy , full refurbishment of both the East Parade and Park Cross Street elevations, new signage, stunning lighting concepts, and sensitive modernisation.”