Derelict site transformed into green-fingered residential development

DEVELOPER Campbell Homes has transformed the site of a former steel rolling mill into a residential development.

The derelict site on Low Matlock Lane in Loxley, Sheffield, has been transformed into 11 new homes, each with their own allotment and solar panels, designed by Sheffield architects Coda.

Solicitors at Wake Smith worked with Hillsborough-based developer Gary Campbell on the eco-style development, and provided property transaction work for the £300,000 brownfield site.

Damien Donnelly, director in Wake Smith’s commercial property team said: “I acted for Campbell Homes on the site acquisition last year, development finance, the appropriate electricity deed of easement and the forward selling agreements of the individual properties, nine of which have already been sold.

“There are many legal considerations and frameworks to taking a brownfield site through to an eco-style residential development such as this. One of the requirements of planning specified by Sheffield City Council was the provision of the allotments space and communal gardens on the site which was a former factory.”

Developer Gary Campbell said: “Our latest innovative venture has brought an old local landmark back into use by providing quality homes in a fantastic setting.

“I have worked with Damien at Wake Smith for a number of years and he provides a very comprehensive service. While I am managing the workload of a developer, I am confident that all the legal details are being taken care of, so that I can work to achievable timescales on innovative projects like this.”