Sheffield Catalyst Sites - Furnace Hill and Neepsend Development Project

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The project involves the development of two residential-led mixed-use development opportunities in Sheffield City Centre, UK.The project comprises two separate Lots:Lot 1 Furnace HillFurnace Hill is located as a key northern gateway to the City Centre, bounded by the major arterial routes of Hoyle Street and Shalesmoor to the west and north, respectively. The site is bound by Shepherd Street to the east and by Meadow Street to the south. It is under-utilized and mainly comprises vacant land and vacant/derelict industrial buildings. The site extends to approximately 2.57 ha. The site is of historical importance, featuring both designated and non-designated heritage assets. These include the Hoyle Street Cementation Furnace, a Scheduled Monument and the last intact furnace of its kind in Sheffield, and the Don Cutlery Works, a Grade II Listed structure that exemplifies a rare mid-to-late 19th-century metalworks. Additionally, part of the site falls within the Furnace Hill Conservation Area. Key aspects identified in the Development Framework include 825 new homes; 1,900 sqm of non-residential uses; a Mix of one, two, and three bedroom mid to high-rise apartments and maisonettes; a Landmark tall building of exceptional quality at the corner of Shalesmoor/Hoyle Street; Repurposed and transformed Don Cutlery Works and High-quality public realm including the new “Furnace Square”Lot 2 NeepsendNeepsend is located along the River Don, just to the north of the A61 outside of the ring road, being bound by Penistone Road along its western boundary and Cornish Works to the south beyond which is the Kelham Island neighborhood. The site mainly comprises vacant and/or derelict industrial buildings together with two operational uses (Wickes retail store and Westpack industrial building). The site extends to approximately 2.5 ha. The site holds historical significance and includes a range of designated and non-designated heritage assets such as Cornish Works (Grade II Listed) which encapsulates the historical evolution of the cutlery industry in Neepsend. Rutland Road Bridge and Insignia Works are located adjacent to the site boundary and are Grade II listed. The Kelham Island Industrial Conservation Area extends through the majority of the site. Key aspects identified in the Development Framework include 480 new homes; 2,000 sqm of non-residential uses; a Wide range of typologies including maisonettes, townhouses, and low and mid-rise apartments; Repurposed and transformed Cornish Works; High-quality public realm including the new “Artisan Square” and riverside walkway & pocket park.