Planning granted for £15m city centre residential development

CODA Planning has been give the green light for the first phase of what is set to become one of Sheffield’s biggest non-student city centre residential developments.

Sited on the corner of Chatham Street and Mowbray Street, the 5-9 storey development will create a landmark building at the gateway to Neepsend in the popular Kelham Island area.

Designed by CODA Architecture for property developer Knight Knox, Great Central Phase 1 comprises 131 apartments around a large internal courtyard, a commercial unit, cycle storage, car parking, landscaping, amenity space and public realm improvements.

The Great Central development, once both phases are complete, will contain over 200 studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with two ground floor commercial units.

It is anticipated that construction will start on site in March 2018 for completion in September 2019 and will create around 100 construction jobs.

Adam Murray of CODA Planning said: “We are delighted to have played our part in securing planning permission today, from the project’s inception we have worked with the Council to help realise this ambitious project. There is a clear need for more housing in Sheffield, particularly in the city centre. Urban communities reduce the need for cars and encourage walking and the use of local amenities, which in turn supports the vitality of the city centre supporting local businesses.”

Matt Bowker of CODA Architecture added: “It’s not just students and young professionals who want to live in Sheffield city centre. We know, as well as our clients, that there is a huge demand for this kind of development which includes larger 2 and 3 bedroomed units that are suited for families and older people looking to downsize. Our design compliments the Kelham Island conservation area and natural topography of the site comprising of a series of blocks around a central courtyard.”

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