Developers selected for two brownfield regeneration schemes in Sheffield city centre
Sheffield City Council and Homes England have selected developers to lead the transformation of two brownfield sites into two new urban communities.
Capital&Centric and Great Places have been selected to jointly regenerate the site at Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration will lead the transformation of the Neepsend site.
At Furnace Hill, Capital&Centric and Great Places Housing Group joint venture will deliver around 750 new homes, with one third affordable, one third for homeownership, and one third for Build-to-Rent. At Neepsend, igloo Regeneration will deliver circa 430 new homes, with around one fifth affordable and one tenth for later living.
Together, the two neighbourhoods will bring five hectares of brownfield land back into use for Sheffield communities, creating new communities and a new gateway to the city.
Alongside new homes, green spaces and transport links, the neighbourhoods will celebrate heritage, including the Doncaster Street Cementation Furnace, Cornish Works and Don Cutlery Works, and links to nature, including the River Don.
The project has been backed by nearly £70million of government funding, announced in February 2024, to support land assembly and infrastructure provision.
Kate Josephs, chief executive of Sheffield City Council, said: “These developments show what is possible when strong local and national partnerships come together with a shared ambition for our city. Densifying and revitalising our central neighbourhoods is a core part of Sheffield’s plan for growth and will enable us to play a key role in the Northern Growth Corridor. Sheffield aims to set the standard in creating the kind of vibrant, connected places where people want to live, work and invest.”
Amy Rees CB, chief executive of Homes England, said: “Collaboration between local, regional and national teams matters. Together, we can boost communities with new homes and thriving places that people want and need. Homes England will continue to use our expertise and resources in this way, working tirelessly alongside mayors, local leaders and partners, to help deliver for people in this city and in hundreds of other places across England.”
John Moffat, joint managing director at Capital&Centric, said: “This latest announcement demonstrates our long-term commitment to Sheffield. It’s our fourth major project in the city. It highlights the strength of our partnership with Homes England, who we’re also working with on the £860m Impact & Places Partnership together with Swiss Life Asset Managers. By aligning public and private investment, we can unlock complex brownfield sites and create the neighbourhoods cities need. Together, we’re turning partnership into new homes, communities and lasting impact.”
Helen Spencer, executive director of growth at Great Places, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering on this transformative regeneration opportunity for Sheffield. Bringing new homes, green spaces and vibrant, well‑connected neighbourhoods to Furnace Hill reflects exactly the kind of long‑term, community‑focused investment we’re passionate about. By working closely with our partners across the city, we’re helping to unlock the potential of these historic sites and create quality, sustainable homes that meet the needs of local people for generations to come. This is a pivotal moment for the area, and we’re proud to play our part in shaping its future.”
Joe Broadley, development director at igloo, said: “The Neepsend scheme marks an important milestone for Sheffield, bringing high-quality, people‑centred homes and public spaces that celebrate local heritage and create long-term social value. As igloo’s first project in the city, we are applying our Footprint approach to deliver distinctive, community-focused placemaking, building on our experience of creating thoughtful, regenerative developments elsewhere. We look forward to working closely with our partners to bring this scheme to life.”
Source: Showhouse
