‘Landmark’ regeneration development set to deliver 372 new Sheffield homes

Plans have been put forward for a residential regeneration project in a ‘key gateway’ to the centre of Sheffield.

Situated off Milton Street, next to the Hanover Way inner ring road, the proposed development would see land currently used as a car park transformed into a 26-storey apartment complex.

One residential block has been designed to rise to six storeys, a second to nine storeys and a third, near Moore Street roundabout, to comprise 24 storeys on top of a double height commercial unit.

230 of the 372 apartments are expected to have two beds, which planners say would meet a need in this part of the city centre where there has been a predominance of one-bed and studio apartments.

The Milton Street application was submitted to Sheffield City Council on behalf of Devonshire Green (Broomgrove Road) Ltd, part of City Estates, working with DLP Planning Ltd and architects Leach Rhodes Walker.

Councillors, who are expected to make the final decision on the development next week, are being advised by their officers that “the redevelopment of this vacant (with temporary car park use) parcel of land in this prominent location is welcomed as a major regeneration boost to this part of the city centre.

“The scheme proposes a high-quality design that features a tall building in this gateway location, whilst respecting the overall character of the surrounding area.”

The planners’ report added: “The proposal will deliver a high-density development, on a brownfield site in a sustainable location which will bring positive regeneration benefits, including the provision of 372 residential units at a time when the city does not have a five year supply.”

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