Plans to give a landmark building in Leeds a smart new look are set to come under scrutiny from the council

 18 October 2014

A local authority planning panel will discuss the proposals for City House at a meeting on Thursday.

Dating back to the 1960s and designed by crooked architect John Poulson, the no-frills city centre tower block is widely regarded as one of the least attractive features of the Leeds skyline.

But its owner, property company Bruntwood, sees a bright future for the 14-storey building, which stands next to Leeds City Station.

If the planning application being considered at Thursday’s meeting gets the green light, City House's exterior would be re-clad with stylish glazing.