Whittam Cox designed scheme gets planning permission

Proposals, designed by Chesterfield Champions, Whittam Cox, for a new Build to Rent scheme at Wicker Island have been given the go ahead from Sheffield City Council.

The proposed development, designed on behalf of developers Brickland, will comprise three interconnected blocks that will deliver 268 apartments with commercial space, parking and residents amenity space fronting onto the River Don.

Located on the northern city gateway, the scheme is a contextual response to the conservation area, listed buildings opposite the site and to new developments across the River Don.

Careful consideration of massing and design has been recognised as the planning officer’s report noted the scheme has strong architectural references to the church creating a positive relationship that will enhance the setting of both the listed buildings and the conservation area.

Director at Whittam Cox Architects, Ian Lowson, commented, “We’re delighted to be working with Brickland, Liv Group and the wider team on such a significant scheme in Sheffield. Our Build to Rent portfolio continues to grow along with our expertise in this ever evolving multi layered sector.”

“The scheme will bring a large, strategic, riverside site back into use and help to meet the City’s housing needs by providing high quality homes in a convenient and easily accessible location.”

Darren Leary, Chief Operating Officer at Brickland, added, “We’re pleased to see plans have been approved and we look forward to working closely with the team in progressing the procurement phase of the scheme, as we work towards a site start in the summer.”