The authority says it wants more homes in the central area to help it reach the ambitious target. The aim is to inject ‘vitality’ after the loss of shops.
We decided to tot up all the flats that have been built or proposed in the last two years. The total - 10,000 - came as a surprise.
13. 364 flats - Wickes
The DIY store on Moore Street closed in August. Long before that it was earmarked as a ‘priority location’ for housing by Sheffield City Council. It could ‘deliver’ 364 flats, according to the Local Plan which aims to guide the future of the city up to 2039. | Google
14. 230 flats - Park Hill
Developers Urban Splash are gearing up for the final two phases of the revamp of Park Hill after 20 years. The wing at the top of the complex, bordered by Talbot and South streets is set to be turned into 105 ‘homes’. Before then, the company aims to start on 125 flats on the Duke Street block. | National World
15. 162 studios - West Street
Rockingham House is one of several old buildings that have had floors added before being turned into flats. Developer The James insisted the West Street development will "fill a notable vacuum" in the market. Councillor Ruth Merserau thinks they will be too “pokey” to live in comfortably. | National World
16. 90 flats - Kelham
There are plans for hundreds of flats in Kelham including this project on Bowling Green Street. In October 2021, Grantside won permission for a seven-storey block of 90 flats and demolished the Aircraft and Commercial Tools building in readiness. | Grantside