Final Redevelopment Phase for Sheffield’s Park Hill Flats revealed

[SheffieldForum]

Sheffield’s iconic Park Hill flats are set for their final redevelopment phase as developers have submitted a planning application to the city council. The plans involve transforming the Talbot Street block with 105 new flats, 210 sqm of commercial space, and ample parking for both cars and bicycles.

 

Redevelopment Details

The proposed development includes a mix of one to four-bedroom flats, semi-private communal gardens, and balconies. Specifically, the plan outlines:

• 22 one-bedroom flats
• 69 two-bedroom flats
• 13 three-bedroom flats
• 1 four-bedroom flat

 

Additionally, the project will provide 142 cycling spaces and 32 car parking spaces, seven of which will be accessible. Ten percent of these spaces will have electric vehicle charging points, with infrastructure for future installations.

Enhancing Community and Sustainability

The developers, Urban Splash and Places for People, aim to integrate the new developments with the existing fabric of Park Hill, promoting walking and cycling to reduce reliance on private vehicles. The addition of allotments is expected to enhance the community feel and deliver biodiversity and health benefits.

 

“The landscape masterplan creates a series of new routes and spaces throughout the site, which knit into the existing fabric of Park Hill and seek to reduce the reliance on private vehicles through promoting walking and cycling,” the developers stated.

Historical Context

Park Hill, a Brutalist icon and the largest listed building in Europe, was built between 1957 and 1961. Originally containing almost 1,000 flats, it was part of a post-war slum clearance project. Despite falling into disrepair by the 1980s, recent redevelopment efforts have revitalized the estate.

Ongoing and Future Developments

This latest phase follows several successful redevelopment stages. Completed phases include mixed-tenure homes, student accommodations, and commercial spaces. The final phase is expected to maintain the momentum, with plans for additional homes and commercial spaces already in the works.

Community Impact

The proposed redevelopment is seen as a major step in continuing the regeneration benefits for both new and existing residents of Park Hill. The development aims to maintain the unique character of Park Hill while providing modern amenities and improved living conditions.

 

Sheffield City Council’s planning officers are expected to make a decision on the application by August 28. The community remains hopeful that this final phase will complete the transformation of Park Hill, ensuring its place as a vibrant and integral part of Sheffield’s urban landscape.


Photo: Urban Splash

[Delbow]

Sounds good. It is disappointing how little of Park Hill is social housing now - the loss of 1000 units of social housing has had a significant impact on Sheffield - but that's what happens when it's all left to the market. I like the allotments idea, it's good to see some thinking about the future and how a scheme can work as a community, rather than the developers just maximising every last pound of profit.

[hackey lad]

When did they start the first phase ? 

[aardvark6535]

105 Flats, and 32 car parking spaces? ......  I know, trying to encourage the use of public transport, but 32 never.

Only 3, possibly 4 electric vehicle charging points, I can see some aggro over these, (leaving your car to charge overnight stopping anyone else using it)?

[Pyrotequila]

43 minutes ago, aardvark6535 said:

105 Flats, and 32 car parking spaces? ......  I know, trying to encourage the use of public transport, but 32 never.

Only 3, possibly 4 electric vehicle charging points, I can see some aggro over these, (leaving your car to charge overnight stopping anyone else using it)?

 

I came in to say the same thing... it's ridiculous, and I can definitely see that causing some issues between neighbours and some antisocial parking habits.

[SheffieldForum]

Residents at Park Hill recently campaigned to reduce proposed parking spaces and keep green spaces.

 

They were successful in that a number of proposed spaces have been reduced.

 

https://nowthenmagazine.com/articles/once-again-park-hill-could-offer-a-radical-vision-for-the-future-of-sheffield-car-free-cities-urban-splash

 

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/park-hill-sheffield-residents-slam-urban-splashs-plans-to-pave-over-green-spaces-4259691

 

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/politics/council/park-hill-objections-mount-to-sheffield-flats-plan-to-turn-green-spaces-into-parking-4236431%23

[hackey lad]

5 hours ago, SheffieldForum said:

Sheffield’s iconic Park Hill flats are set for their final redevelopment phase as developers have submitted a planning application to the city council. The plans involve transforming the Talbot Street block with 105 new flats, 210 sqm of commercial space, and ample parking for both cars and bicycles.

 

Redevelopment Details

The proposed development includes a mix of one to four-bedroom flats, semi-private communal gardens, and balconies. Specifically, the plan outlines:

• 22 one-bedroom flats
• 69 two-bedroom flats
• 13 three-bedroom flats
• 1 four-bedroom flat

 

Additionally, the project will provide 142 cycling spaces and 32 car parking spaces, seven of which will be accessible. Ten percent of these spaces will have electric vehicle charging points, with infrastructure for future installations.

Enhancing Community and Sustainability

The developers, Urban Splash and Places for People, aim to integrate the new developments with the existing fabric of Park Hill, promoting walking and cycling to reduce reliance on private vehicles. The addition of allotments is expected to enhance the community feel and deliver biodiversity and health benefits.

 

“The landscape masterplan creates a series of new routes and spaces throughout the site, which knit into the existing fabric of Park Hill and seek to reduce the reliance on private vehicles through promoting walking and cycling,” the developers stated.

Historical Context

Park Hill, a Brutalist icon and the largest listed building in Europe, was built between 1957 and 1961. Originally containing almost 1,000 flats, it was part of a post-war slum clearance project. Despite falling into disrepair by the 1980s, recent redevelopment efforts have revitalized the estate.

Ongoing and Future Developments

This latest phase follows several successful redevelopment stages. Completed phases include mixed-tenure homes, student accommodations, and commercial spaces. The final phase is expected to maintain the momentum, with plans for additional homes and commercial spaces already in the works.

Community Impact

The proposed redevelopment is seen as a major step in continuing the regeneration benefits for both new and existing residents of Park Hill. The development aims to maintain the unique character of Park Hill while providing modern amenities and improved living conditions.

 

Sheffield City Council’s planning officers are expected to make a decision on the application by August 28. The community remains hopeful that this final phase will complete the transformation of Park Hill, ensuring its place as a vibrant and integral part of Sheffield’s urban landscape.


Photo: Urban Splash

  4 years to build , 16+ years to renovate.

[Lionel Richtea]

14 hours ago, aardvark6535 said:

105 Flats, and 32 car parking spaces? ......  I know, trying to encourage the use of public transport, but 32 never.

Only 3, possibly 4 electric vehicle charging points, I can see some aggro over these, (leaving your car to charge overnight stopping anyone else using it)?

Certainly wouldn't describe it as "ample".

[ads36]

i know a few people who live there.

 

They don't own cars. Why would they? - they walk/cycle to work, they live next to a tram stop and railway station. 

 

not owning a car saves them at least £4000/year - which covers a lot of car hire should they need it.