Plans to demolish B&M and Fun Zone in Hillsborough to build new flats.

[Planner1]

17 hours ago, SheffieldForum said:

 

Well, technically it comes complete with an underground car park currently...

 

 

Yes, but if they are demolishing the building that may well go too.

 

New apartment developments which are in “sustainable” locations in terms of public transport access and walkability to local facilities can get planning consent with very few on site parking spaces ( often only for visitors, service vehicles and disabled) as it is considered that they are suitable for folk who don’t own a car. There are quite a few examples of this around the city. Apartment developments usually have a condition attached to the planning consent that residents will not be eligible for any current or future permit parking schemes in the area.

[SheffieldForum]

5 minutes ago, Planner1 said:

Yes, but if they are demolishing the building that may well go too.

 

New apartment developments which are in “sustainable” locations in terms of public transport access and walkability to local facilities can get planning consent with very few on site parking spaces ( often only for visitors, service vehicles and disabled) as it is considered that they are suitable for folk who don’t own a car. There are quite a few examples of this around the city. Apartment developments usually have a condition attached to the planning consent that residents will not be eligible for any current or future permit parking schemes in the area.

 

Indeed, thank you. 

 

I just re-checked the developer's consultation page and they do confirm 'basement parking' off Proctor Place on this occasion.

 

Edit:

 

On that, here's more info from that page:

 

The site lies within the heart of Hillsborough, taking access from both Middlewood Road and Proctor Place. New pedestrian accesses off these roads will be created for future residents, including to a raised private amenity deck. Vehicle access to the basement parking area will be off Proctor Place, whilst the existing service yard access from Middlewood Road will remain.

 

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

 

The proposals will see the complete redevelopment of the site, including demolition of the whole building and the provision of a new one with basement parking, ground floor retail unit, and apartments.

 

As we are proposing an outline planning application, a detailed design will be subject to a future planning application to agree the exact details of what the building will look like in terms of height,  landscaping and materials.

 

However, we have shown these images on this website indicatively to provide an idea of what the building could look like. Our current design shows 64 apartments in a four storey building, and the creation of improved public realm on Middlewood Road and Proctor Place.

 

New ‘amenity decks’ are proposed to provide future residents with outside space whilst also providing distance and screening from neighbouring properties to the northeast and southwest sides of the building.

 

Car parking will also be available underneath the building for residents, retail staff and customers, accessed off Proctor Place using the existing access.

 

We believe that this will help to transform an underutilised site into one that is modern, attractive and will bring new residents to contribute to the vibrancy of Hillsborough.

 

And another 'indicative' CGI mockup (showing Middlewood Road entrance):

 

[Stannington Lad]

The big issue here is added traffic around the Hillsborough corner area and the local arterial roads.  Hands up anyone who has got lost in B&M Hillsborough 🙋‍♂️ 

[SheffieldForum]

51 minutes ago, Stannington Lad said:

The big issue here is added traffic around the Hillsborough corner area and the local arterial roads.  Hands up anyone who has got lost in B&M Hillsborough 🙋‍♂️ 

 

It is such a weird layout! 😂

[gamezone07]

This is what gentrification is all about, plenty we're happy with it, rising house prices etc, but it has consequences

for those who live there.

[gamezone07]

On 31/07/2024 at 17:06, prince al said:

Good news! Area ripe for development.

For whom, who will benefit?

[prince al]

2 minutes ago, gamezone07 said:

For whom, who will benefit?

Everyone !

[gamezone07]

Go on then, tell us how?

[gamezone07]

The building next to Spoons by Cathedral Developments is going to be flats as well.

 

Who will be buying them?

[Pyrotequila]

10 hours ago, Planner1 said:

Yes, but if they are demolishing the building that may well go too.

 

New apartment developments which are in “sustainable” locations in terms of public transport access and walkability to local facilities can get planning consent with very few on site parking spaces ( often only for visitors, service vehicles and disabled) as it is considered that they are suitable for folk who don’t own a car. There are quite a few examples of this around the city. Apartment developments usually have a condition attached to the planning consent that residents will not be eligible for any current or future permit parking schemes in the area.

 

This is an issue I see pop up quite often in these situations, and I'm surprised people don't find it as strange as I do.

The latest round of Park Hill is an example; 105 flats proposed, and 32 parking spaces 🤦‍♂️

 

Yes public transport links might be there, and might be great, but not everyone wants to use public transport.... If you spend however many thousands on a shiny new flat, the chances are that you own a car too.