MP welcomed to housing site to learn about plans to breathe new life into the brownfield site

Property developers Barratt Homes Yorkshire West, Commercial Estates Group and Sky-House welcomed Miriam Cates, Penistone and Stockbridge MP, to Oughtibridge Mill to learn more about their plans for the site.

Mrs Cates had requested a visit to discuss the potential reopening of the nearby Stocksbridge railway line and to tour the land where work has just begun.

The scheme will see the former Oughtibridge Mill site transformed into a development of nearly 300 homes that will support the local economy with jobs, as well as funding into the surrounding area.

David Coe, development director at Barratt Development Yorkshire West, said: “We were delighted to welcome Ms Cates to the Oughtibridge Mill site.

“It’s an exciting venture between Barratt Homes Yorkshire West, CEG and Sky-House so it was great to show Ms Cates around and tell her more about our plans for the site’s future.

“We’re always keen to invest in the areas in which we build and Oughtibridge is no different, we’re looking forward to being involved in the community and supporting it where we can.”

Ms Cates said: “It was a pleasure to visit the Oughtibridge Valley site and to see the great progress that is being made.

“Former industrial brownfield sites like this one are exactly the places where we should be building the homes that our communities need.

“I was particularly pleased about the plans to retain historical characteristics and heritage, and that the developers are keen to ensure that the new houses integrate well into the community."

Steve McBurney, CEG regional manager, said: ”We worked closely with Ms Cates, as well as Sheffield Council and Bradfield Parish Council, as the development proposals for this brownfield site progressed.

“It was fantastic to welcome her to the site now that we have completed the demolition and remediation works and construction of the new road bridge across the River Don.

“Our vision is now being brought to life; transforming Oughtibridge Mill, which has seen almost 100 years of industrial use, into a vibrant place to live, enjoy and thrive.“