Excitement as revamp starts at ex-Debenhams on The Moor in Sheffield
In August, NewRiver revealed it was in “advanced discussions” over its future.
The landmark department store at the top of The Moor closed five years ago and this week a poster appeared in the window suggesting plans for the building could be moving forward.
Now, posters announcing asbestos removal have appeared, triggering hopes of a wider revamp and a new occupier.
NewRiver, the company that controls The Moor, was contacted for comment.
In August, NewRiver revealed it was in “advanced discussions” over its future.
Debenhams closed in 2021 after the retail chain went bust.
NewRiver bought The Moor in late 2021 and acquired the former department store in December 2024, ahead of an auction where it was listed for just £1.
In 2023, Sheffield City Council gave ‘pre-application approval’ for its replacement with two blocks of flats.
The Moor includes 80 units and a 670-space car park.