Rula Developments has submitted an outline planning application for the redevelopment of a significant 11.7-acre site close to the M1 in Sheffield with proposals to deliver up to 272,000 sq ft. of new, state-of-the-art industrial / logistics / warehouse accommodation.
The prime site is located just off Europa Way, adjacent to the well-established Sheffield Business Park, and in the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID). Rula acquired the site in November last year and purchased a further frontage plot for larger and more prominent roadside premises.
Rula is proposing to demolish the existing factory building being vacated by Tinsley Bridge Group (TBG) with a development has the potential to support the creation of 270 to 500-plus opportunities, depending on the occupier and mix of uses.
Anthony Clitheroe, Development Director at Rula Developments said,
“We are delighted to submit this exciting planning application to redevelop this strategically important brownfield site. Our proposals seek to replace the old manufacturing building with extremely high quality, state of the art warehousing space in what is an already well-established manufacturing and logistics location in Sheffield, just two miles from the M1 motorway.
“Indeed, the area is already recognised as a hotbed for cutting-edge industry and is well placed for last mile logistics operators serving the Sheffield City Region. The requirement for high quality, purpose-built industrial accommodation in the region remains high and we have already established strong interest from potential occupiers. We plan to develop the plot in line with occupier demand.”
CPP represented Rula on the site acquisition and investment sale and have been retained as agent for the new build alongside Colliers.
Architects, The Harris Partnership has designed the scheme alongside Adept Consulting Engineers, and RPP whilst ID Planning is supporting the planning application process.
Rula Developments is a privately owned commercial development company focusing on identifying and developing sites across the UK for immediate or medium to longer-term strategic development, delivering high quality buildings and schemes.
Rula has successfully delivered 1,400,000 sq ft of logistics and industrial space across 168 acres of land and has 2,500,000 sq ft of development either contracted or under development. Projects include the speculative deliveries of Eclipse, a 405,411 sq ft smart space logistics unit in Doncaster, and a 190,598 sq ft prime logistics and office unit at J28 of the M1, Fulwood.
