News: New images released of Capital&Centric's "Rotherham reboot"
Further images have been released of the latest multimillion pound regeneration plans for Rotherham town centre. Public consultation is underway.
Rothbiz reported earlier this year on details of the projects from social impact developer Capital&Centric, who have been awarded a contract to develop five council-owned sites that could reach up to £100m in value.
Pre-development work and feasibility studies are being carried out to create full business cases for five sites owned by Rotherham Council.
The Statutes and the sites on Sheffield Road are for residential schemes that are estimated to deliver hundreds of new homes. The Corporation Street and Snail Yard sites are considered best suited to a development of mixed uses.
Capital&Centric's plans to extend the Riverside Residential Quarter onto The Statutes and two sites on Sheffield Road are for residential-led schemes that are estimated to deliver 226 new homes including both apartments and townhouses.
A public garden and square could be created beside the Cutlers Arms with riverside routes connecting the neighbourhoods and linking back into town.
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For Snail Yard, a smaller-scale, mixed-use development is proposed, centred around a courtyard concept on the site of the former Primark.
A new mixed use proposal that includes commercial / office space and ten, three bedroom homes is being developed for the cleared site of burnt out buildings on Corporation Street.
Consultation documents state: "Snail Hill. Just off the High Street, we’re planning a courtyard with smaller spaces for independents to do their thing. Think makers, food businesses and places to grab a coffee, with planting and seating where you can take a break.
"Larger business units would face the High Street, with homes above and offices to the back. The courtyard would give people somewhere new to discover, alongside the businesses already thriving here.
"Corporation Street. Ground floor business spaces would bring activity onto the street between the historic centre and Forge Island. Above, we’re planning homes over two floors, with a shared courtyard at the rear for residents."
A consultation event is being held on Thursday November 12, 4–7pm at The Empire Theatre.
A spokesperson for Capital&Centric said: "We've been working with architects FaulknerBrowns to bring these early ideas to life, but nothing's set in stone. Before we take the next steps towards a potential planning application, we want to hear what you think. After all, it's your town, and your views can help shape what comes next.
"The designs take their cue from the ironworks, foundries and warehouses that once lined the River Don, with warm red and brown brick and the pitched and sawtooth roofs of Rotherham’s old workshops. Around the High Street and Corporation Street, new frontages would reflect the scale and character of neighbouring buildings.
"We want the new public spaces to become part of everyday life in town. The riverside walk and the garden beside the Cutlers Arms would offer more spaces to spend time, while residents would also have their own shared gardens."
Rotherham Council recently approved the next £2m in funding to enable Capital&Centric to move ahead with the plans. This stage includes detailed due diligence and design work including site investigations, securing planning permission, producing cost plans and raising development finances.
Capital&Centric website
Images: Capital&Centric / FaulknerBrowns
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Rothbiz reported earlier this year on details of the projects from social impact developer Capital&Centric, who have been awarded a contract to develop five council-owned sites that could reach up to £100m in value.
Pre-development work and feasibility studies are being carried out to create full business cases for five sites owned by Rotherham Council.
Capital&Centric's plans to extend the Riverside Residential Quarter onto The Statutes and two sites on Sheffield Road are for residential-led schemes that are estimated to deliver 226 new homes including both apartments and townhouses.
A public garden and square could be created beside the Cutlers Arms with riverside routes connecting the neighbourhoods and linking back into town.
Advertisement
For Snail Yard, a smaller-scale, mixed-use development is proposed, centred around a courtyard concept on the site of the former Primark.
A new mixed use proposal that includes commercial / office space and ten, three bedroom homes is being developed for the cleared site of burnt out buildings on Corporation Street.
Consultation documents state: "Snail Hill. Just off the High Street, we’re planning a courtyard with smaller spaces for independents to do their thing. Think makers, food businesses and places to grab a coffee, with planting and seating where you can take a break.
"Larger business units would face the High Street, with homes above and offices to the back. The courtyard would give people somewhere new to discover, alongside the businesses already thriving here.
A consultation event is being held on Thursday November 12, 4–7pm at The Empire Theatre.
"The designs take their cue from the ironworks, foundries and warehouses that once lined the River Don, with warm red and brown brick and the pitched and sawtooth roofs of Rotherham’s old workshops. Around the High Street and Corporation Street, new frontages would reflect the scale and character of neighbouring buildings.
"We want the new public spaces to become part of everyday life in town. The riverside walk and the garden beside the Cutlers Arms would offer more spaces to spend time, while residents would also have their own shared gardens."
Rotherham Council recently approved the next £2m in funding to enable Capital&Centric to move ahead with the plans. This stage includes detailed due diligence and design work including site investigations, securing planning permission, producing cost plans and raising development finances.
Capital&Centric website
Images: Capital&Centric / FaulknerBrowns
