Food court could get second floor under new plans

Trinity Kitchen is home to a number of street food outlets

Plans have been submitted to expand a popular food court in Leeds city centre.

The proposals for Trinity Kitchen include adding a second floor, including a terrace overlooking City Square.

A spokesperson for Trinity Leeds' owner, Landsec, said the work would be expected to start in spring 2025 if the plans were approved by Leeds City Council.

Centre director Steven Foster said the development would "enhance and expand the space for the long term and build a best-in-class food and leisure destination".

Work could begin in spring 2025 if the plans are approved

It would also create more jobs and bring new brands to the centre, "enhancing the guest experience", according to the Landec spokesperson.

The spokesperson could not confirm how many jobs could be created when asked by the BBC.

They said the development would transform 15,000sq ft of currently unused space above the food court.

Trinity Kitchen, which opened in 2013, currently welcomes 800,000 diners each year, the spokesperson added.

It is home to six permanent traders and five temporary food stalls on rotation.

Nearly 300 independent businesses have been given concessions there since it opened, the spokesperson said.

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