Moorfoot: Sheffield council launches new phase on scheme to transform ‘key gateway’ into the city
Sheffield City Council has launched the market engagement phase for a major scheme set to transform a “key gateway” into the city.
The council and Homes England have announced the start of their engagement with businesses for the Moorfoot Catalyst Site – a residential-led development located at the end of the Moor in Sheffield city centre.
Spanning more than five hectares, the Moorfoot site occupies a prominent location to the south of The Moor within Sheffield’s ring road.
The preliminary market engagement process is designed to engage developers, investors and partners at an early stage, helping to shape the later delivery strategy.
The council said the scheme forms part of its wider ambitions to “repopulate the city centre with new homes, while strengthening connections from London Road and Ecclesall Road into the heart of the city”.
Kate Josephs, chief executive of Sheffield City Council, said: “We’re delighted to bring the Moorfoot site to market. This is a truly unique and exciting development opportunity that will act as a catalyst not only for this site, but for surrounding brownfield land and future phases of regeneration.
“Moorfoot represents a new gateway to the city centre, reconnecting key routes and removing barriers, while creating a high-quality, sustainable neighbourhood.”
Phase One will focus on the former Wickes site and the iconic Moorfoot Building, alongside new public realm and adjacent retail.
Sheffield Council said the scheme has the potential to deliver around 725 homes, including approximately 320 within a refurbished Moorfoot Building, as well as commercial, retail and food and beverage space.
A new public square and mobility hub are also set to be part of the scheme.
The council said that the Moorfoot Building’s transformation will form “one of the largest commercial retrofit projects in the UK”.
Ms Josephs added: “We’re looking forward to working with ambitious partners who share our vision to unlock the full potential of this important site.”