Mixed-use building and apartments at 1 Broom Close, Sheffield

“Proposal Demolition of part and retention of part of existing London Road/Keetons Hill façade, with erection of a part four/ part six-storey mixed use building comprising ground floor Class E space and residential units to upper floors with change of use and alterations to existing office building on Broom Close to create residential units to ground and upper floors and change of use of basement to create self- storage, with associated works and landscaping…”

“The application relates to a site that includes two-storey former office building fronting London Road, a four-storey vacant office building fronting Broom Close and a vacant site that was formerly the location of the Tramway public house (now demolished).”

“The site is bordered to the north by a pocket park on Broom Close, to the west by terraced housing, the south by a mixture of commercial and light industrial uses and to the east by London Road itself and associated commercial properties, some with residential accommodation on upper floors.”

“The design of the scheme has been significantly amended during the course of the application so as to avoid the complete demolition of the former Cocoa/Coffee House. Whilst the scheme under consideration still includes for demolition of parts of the building the intention now is to retain and restore the historic elevations. The existing roof is to be replaced by a contemporary mansard to maintain a number of flats so as to render the scheme financially viable.”

“Permission was granted in 2006 (06/03440/FUL) for Alterations and use of offices as an extension to the adjacent public house Permission was granted in 2009 (09/02671/CHU) for use as Use as offices for A1, A2, A3 and A4 purposes (retail, financial & professional services, restaurants & cafes and drinking establishments)”

“Sheffield has updated its 5-year housing land supply position to reflect the deliverability of sites and in relation to the local housing need figure Sheffield cannot demonstrate a 5-year deliverable supply of housing land.”

“The proposed partial demolition of Nos. 136-138 London would represent less than substantial harm to the asset and is not considered an optimal solution in heritage terms. However, the proposals would enable the introduction of a viable housing scheme that would make a healthy contribution to the city’s current housing needs, whilst retaining and restoring the building’s facade.”

“- heritage statement incorrectly limits significance to decorative elements of facade - harmful to non-designated heritage asset - proposal is unsympathetic and harmful to the street scene - design is poor - harm is not outweighed by the public benefit - mosaic and frieze overpainting is inappropriate.”

“- Will uplift the appearance of the area and foster a stronger sense of community - Will provide much needed housing - Will transform an underused/unused building - Will add to the vitality of London Road - Will provide employment opportunities during construction and beyond - Site attracts anti-social behaviour and this would be a positive transformation - economic, social and environmental benefits…”

“96c.8 Councillor Henry Nottage moved that condition 5 be amended to include restoration of the mosaic and friezes where possible. The final wording to be agreed by the Co-Chairs. Councillor Marieanne Elliot seconded the motion which was passed by a show of hands.”

“96c.10 Councillor Garry Weatherall moved that condition 26 be amended to include hours of operation for the self-storage facility. The hours of operation to be 0800 hours to 1900 Monday to Friday, and 0900 hours to 1600 hours at weekends. The final wording to be agreed by the Co-Chairs. Councillor Richard Williams seconded the motion which was passed by a show of hands.”

“96c.13 RESOLVED:- That an application for approval of planning permission be GRANTED, conditionally, for the reasons set out in the report and supplementary report and including the amended and additional conditions, for the demolition of part and retention of part of existing London Road/Keetons Hill façade, with erection of a part four/ part six-storey mixed use building comprising ground floor Class E space and residential units to upper floors with change of use and…”