Developer hopes to 'revitalise' historic rail site

A family-run property and land company has submitted plans to revitalise a town’s disused railway site.

Fairbank Investments hopes to transform historic coal drops, a signal house and siding in Penistone into a commercial and retail hub.

Bosses say the scheme, based near Barnsley, will “create many jobs” and “revitalise the historic site… from wasteland to a progressive and highly desirable development”.

Featuring a 9000sq ft office block and four hybrid business units, they add it would also include restaurants and bars, with the site’s Grade II-listed coal drop arches converted into retail spaces.

Antony Green, Fairbank Investments director, said: “We are incredibly proud to bring forward this ambitious project, which reflects our deep commitment to Penistone’s heritage, economic growth and community development.

“Through this carefully planned redevelopment, we aim to create a thriving business hub while preserving the town’s historical essence.”

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