Planned industrial scheme could create more than 500 jobs
Rula Developments has lodged outline plans for redevelopment of an 11.7-acre site in Sheffield, with proposals to deliver up to 272,000 sq ft of industrial, logistics and warehouse accommodation.
The site is just off Europa Way, next to the well-established Sheffield Business Park. Rula acquired the land in November last year and purchased a further frontage plot for larger and more prominent roadside premises.
It is proposing to demolish the existing factory building being vacated by Tinsley Bridge Group (TBG).
Rula says its plans have the potential to support creation of 270 to 500-plus job opportunities, depending on the occupier and mix of uses.
Anthony Clitheroe, development director at Rula Developments, said: “We are pleased to submit this exciting planning application to redevelop this strategically important brownfield site.
“Our proposals seek to replace the old manufacturing building with extremely high quality, state-of-the-art warehousing space in what is an already well-established manufacturing and logistics location in Sheffield, just two miles from the M1 motorway.
“Indeed, the area is already recognised as a hotbed for cutting-edge industry and is well placed for last mile logistics operators serving the Sheffield City Region.
“The requirement for high quality, purpose-built industrial accommodation in the region remains high and we have already established strong interest from potential occupiers. We plan to develop the plot in line with occupier demand.”
CPP represented Rula on the site acquisition and investment sale and has been retained as agent for the new build alongside Colliers.
Architects, The Harris Partnership, has designed the scheme alongside Adept Consulting Engineers, and RPP while ID Planning is supporting the planning application process.
Rula Developments is a privately owned commercial development company focusing on identifying and developing sites across the UK for immediate or medium to longer-term strategic development.
It has delivered 1,400,000 sq ft of logistics and industrial space across 168 acres of land and has 2,500,000 sq ft of development either contracted or under development.
