Developers are planning to transform a former bank into new homes and a cafe or restaurant in Sheffield

A Royal Bank of Scotland branch used to occupy the site on Whitham Road, Broomhill, but vacated in 2018.

FCR Ludlam Ltd have now submitted plans to Sheffield City Council to turn the building into three new flats with downstairs space for a cafe or restaurant.

In a statement submitted with the proposal, Cordonier Design, which is working on the plans, said the period building has accommodation spread over four floors including an attic and basement and that the site lies within the Broomhill Conservation Area.

The old cash machine was blocked up and a ventilation plant and large satellite dish would be removed.

FCR Ludlam Ltd previously submitted plans to turn the site into two homes and a restaurant with a rear extension and roof terrace - which was approved at the end of last year. But it since discovered a sealed off attic and therefore increased the number of flats it wanted to create in the building.

If approved again, each home will have one bed and one car parking space, with four bicycle spaces for the whole development.

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