A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS: PLANNING APPROVED FOR LANDMARK JOSEPH’S WELL STUDENT TOWER

On January 13, 2026   /   Commercial, Developments, Student Residential  

We are delighted to announce that Pullans has secured full planning approval for a major new student living development at Joseph’s Well in Leeds city centre and has appointed McLaren Construction Yorkshire and North East as main contractor. The 14-storey building, known as The Tower, will provide 256 high-quality student bedrooms in a mix of studios and cluster apartments, alongside thoughtfully designed communal and amenity spaces that support wellbeing, connection and everyday student life. This project is the single largest investment in Pullans’ 140-year history and represents the most significant evolution of the Joseph’s Well estate in more than 45 years. Christophe Demoulin, Contracts Manager at Pullans, said: “This consent marks a truly exciting milestone for Pullans. The Tower reflects our long-term commitment to Joseph’s Well and to the future of Leeds.” We are proud to be working with an experienced project team including Cunniff Design (architect), FutureServ (MEP), Orion Fire (fire consultant), Roscoe (civil and structural engineer) and RBA (quantity surveyor and employer’s agent). Andrew Beaumont, Managing Director at McLaren Construction Yorkshire and North East, added: “We are delighted to be part of this landmark project in the heart of Leeds and look forward to delivering a building that

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JOSEPH’S WELL WELCOMES THREE NEW HEALTHCARE AND TRAINING SPECIALISTS

On December 9, 2025   /   Commercial, Developments, Residential  

We’re pleased to welcome three new organisations to Joseph’s Well: Mentor Merlin Limited, OxyHealthCare Limited and Rehabwell 360 Physiotherapy & Healthcare Limited. Together, they have taken 2,318 sq ft of workspace in the building, further strengthening the growing cluster of healthcare, wellbeing and clinical training services based here. Mentor Merlin Mentor Merlin has moved into a 940 sq ft suite to create a dedicated training centre for students preparing for their Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). With existing OSCE test suites already at Joseph’s Well, their new space allows both training and assessment to take place in one location – offering students a streamlined and supportive experience. “Being located within the same building as the OSCE testing suites makes a real difference for our students. It gives them a seamless experience from training to assessment, and the professional setting at Joseph’s Well reflects the high standards we aim to deliver.”Hermercheese Balan, Chief Operating Officer, Mentor Merlin OxyHealthCare OxyHealthCare has opened a 700 sq ft clinic providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for recovery, rehabilitation and wellbeing. The new Leeds centre supports two franchise territories across the North and South regions, helping to increase access to HBOT

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HISTORIC COOKRIDGE HOSPITAL REDEVELOPED INTO VIBRANT NEW LEEDS COMMUNITY

On November 27, 2025   /   Commercial, Developments, Residential  

A landmark redevelopment in North East Leeds has reached completion, transforming the former Cookridge Hospital into a thriving residential community. Led by Chartford Homes in partnership with Pullans, the 19.5-acre site has undergone a multi-phase regeneration to bring new housing, community services and life back to a historically significant location just six miles from the city centre. The ambitious mixed-use development delivers a blend of family homes, apartment living and specialist extra care accommodation. Central to the scheme is the sensitive conversion of three listed hospital buildings, now carefully restored and repurposed for modern use while retaining their original heritage features. Set within established parkland and connected by nature gardens and woodland trails, the community enjoys an attractive green environment with a strong sense of place and identity. A New Chapter for a Historic Leeds Landmark The redevelopment marks a major milestone for the former hospital site, which has been transformed over several years into a diverse and inclusive neighbourhood. Key achievements include: 159 new homes in total, delivered across several build phases 106 affordable homes provided in partnership with Housing & Care 21, Stonewater and Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association Conversion of the Main Hospital Building into 14 houses,

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PULLANS CELEBRATE 140 YEARS IN LEEDS WITH YORKSHIRES 50 MOST EXCITING COMPANIES

On March 27, 2025   /   Commercial, Developments, Industrial, Residential  

On Thursday 27th March 2025, Pullans sponsored and hosted Insider Media’s Yorkshire’s 50 Most Exciting Companies as part of the 140 years in Leeds celebrations. We were delighted to welcome 50 incredible businesses recognised in this year’s list to our landmark building, Joseph’s Well in Leeds. It was especially fitting, given its history – originally built by Sir John Barran, a pioneer in ready-to-wear clothing after discovering a new innovative way to cut cloth in 1858. The event was a true celebration of entrepreneurship in all its forms – featuring everything from vertical cotton farming and AI-driven manufacturing efficiency to fish and chips afternoon tea in Whitby! The diversity and innovation on display was truly inspiring. At Pullans, our 140-year journey has been guided by a strong family ethos and a deep commitment to supporting local businesses. It was an absolute honour to celebrate with so many brilliant companies and their passionate founders and teams. We were delighted to take guests on a tour of CreativeRace’s impressive office suite to showcase its remarkable transformation from the former The Well pub. Joseph’s Well continues to be a vibrant hub for creative talent! Here’s to celebrating innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit for

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