Plant added to Stocksbridge scheme

Sheffield City Council has backed plans for a new steel plant as part of a major regeneration scheme in Stocksbridge. The plans form part of the £46m mixed-use retail and office development which is being brought forward on a former industrial site opposite the Tata Steel steelworks.

The application includes new pedestrian walkways linking the town’s Manchester Road to the new development. A further application for 140 houses is also due to be considered by the planning board next month.

The local authority approved the main scheme two years ago. Work is scheduled to start on the development site next year, including a 63,000 sq ft food store and other shops with restaurants and commercial space suitable for local businesses also planned. The plans by Dransfield Properties and Gallagher Developments will transform a redundant 15 acre industrial site.

Retail property director for Dransfield Properties Andrew Malley said: “This is an important step forward in the delivery of our plans for Stocksbridge. Relocating the steel despatch facility releases an important part of the site.”