The site is located in the centre of Leeds just South of The Headrow and is adjacent to one of the busiest retail streets in the city. The former Bradford & Bingley offices are constructed mainly of smooth-faced engineering brick with stone features in a post-modern style, characteristics similar to the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Leeds Arts University.

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The proposals include the re-design of the fire escape on Short Street to provide a welcoming entrance to the offices above and maintain fire escape for the rest of the building.