Iconic Henderson's Relish factory to be turned into event and retail space
The building has been unused for more than a decasde
New plans for the redevelopment of the iconic former Henderson's Relish factory to create an events and retail space have secured approval.
The University of Sheffield submitted a full planning application to Sheffield City Council earlier this year for the property on Leavygreave Road.
The Henderson's Relish building dates from the late 19th century and was used by the company as a factory until its relocation to a site off Sheffield Parkway in 2013.
The building had become dilapidated but has been refurbished by the university following a previous planning approval in 2022. This granted permission for the change of use to a café, restaurant, or social/leisure space.
The works to the building are largely complete but the site remains vacant and enclosed with timber hoardings for security purposes.
The new application covers the change of use to a mixed-use university events, retail and office space, including internal alterations to reinstate the first floor of the building.
Under the plans, the ground floor of the building would be used as a space for hosting student events - such as open days and careers days - together with a retail space for the sale of university merchandise.
A marketing office suite would be created on the first floor.
The council has now granted approval for the change of use, subject to conditions, under delegated powers.
The report said: "The proposal will have less than significant harm to the City Centre Conservation Area, the adjacent listed buildings and the non-designated heritage asset of the Henderson's Relish Building itself, plus the public benefits of securing its optimum viable use outweigh the small level of harm identified."