Plans submitted for £50m Sheffield city centre residential development

Plans for a major new residential development in Sheffield city centre have moved forward with a planning application submission.

The £50m residential building, known as Kangaroo Works, will be located at the corner of Rockingham Street and Wellington Street. The development will deliver 364 new apartments for private rent, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms.

At ground floor level, there will be up to five commercial spaces ideally suited to cafés, restaurants or startup businesses.

The scheme’s name pays homage to a former tool factory that was part of the site in the early nineteenth century.

Michael Crooks, of Brantingham Homes, said: “Great progress has been made with Heart of the City II in recent years and we’re delighted to be submitting plans for this next block.

“Kangaroo Works is a key residential site within the scheme and will help support the forthcoming retail and leisure occupiers.

“Demand for this type of housing is very high. It offers great flexibility and appeals to a wide range of people who want to live in the city centre - close to shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.

“We are seeking to create a permanent community of residents that will contribute to the future growth and vitality of the city centre.”

The site was sold by Sheffield City Council earlier this year to a joint venture group made up of Angelo Gordon and Ridgeback Group.

The group has employed Sheffield-based Brantingham Homes to manage the scheme, working alongside locally based Whittam Cox Architects and construction partner Henry Boot Construction Ltd.

The scale of the development has been planned in response to other surrounding buildings, stepping down from 15 storeys at its highest point to eight and four storeys.

Ian Lowson, director at Whittam Cox Architects, added: “We are pleased to see our plans progress and look forward to working closely with the team on this important asset for Sheffield city centre.

“Our design team comprises professionals who live and work in the Sheffield City Region, so have both a firm understanding of the urban context and a vested interest in delivering a scheme of exceptional quality.

“It will enhance the character of the area and create a bespoke, transformational scheme for Sheffield.”

Construction on Phase One of the scheme, which includes the flagship new 140,000 sq ft HSBC office and striking Charter Square public realm, has completed and is currently undergoing internal fit outs.

Subject to planning approval, construction of Kangaroo Works could begin by the end of this year.