Sheffield brewery site set for urban makeover

Plans for a new urban district in Sheffield’s Neepsend have been submitted by Capital & Centric. The developer has lodged outline plans with Sheffield City Council to overhaul the derelict industrial Cannon Brewery site. The plans for more than 500 one-, two- and three-bedroon flats would be delivered through a mix of contemporary new-builds and the retention of the existing Water Tower and Brew House. The plans include workplaces and spaces for independent shops, delis and café-bars. A green urban park is proposed and would surround the water tower, while a new public square is proposed on Boyland Street. The site is seen as a major opportunity to grow Sheffield’s city centre in a sustainable way. Capital & Centric said it offers a chance to bring more people to the area and deliver new homes without displacing existing businesses. Development director Richard Spackman said: “We’ve set out to make Cannon Brewery a standout community that draws people to Sheffield – one that respects and reflects back the industrial heritage of Neepsend. It’s a really challenging site to work on, but we’re progressing at pace because we see such pent-up potential.” Capital & Centric’s outline application aims to set the initial parameters for the district, including the footprint of the new buildings, buildings to be retained, heights and access points. Previous plans had proposed for all buildings at the site to be demolished. Detailed designs and further consultation with the community will now follow in stages. To send feedback, e-mail julia.cahill@eg.co.uk or tweet @EGJuliaC or @EGPropertyNews Image courtesy of PR View other planning applications in Sheffield >>