Work to build new homes, shops and offices at five key town centre sites in Rotherham has moved a step closer.
The council’s cabinet has approved the £2.42m redevelopment of a cluster of locations, including Westgate Car Park, sites on Sheffield Road, the Statutes Car Park, Snail Yard and 3-7 Corporation Street.
Phase two of the programme involves turning the proposals into fully costed, approved “deliverable” plans for a final cabinet decision in 2027,with construction due to start as early as 2018.
Councillor John Williams said: “This isn’t just about buildings, it’s about creating new communities, new homes and new opportunities right in the heart of Rotherham.”
About 225 new riverside apartments and houses could be built across Westgate, Sheffield Road and the Statutes, creating a “significant” community within walking distance of the town centre.
The homes would be aimed at attracting new residents and increasing spending in the local economy. Snail Yard and Corporation Street could focus on office and retail space alongside new residential units.
The council said it would continue its partnership with developer Capital & Centric, which is known for transforming historic mills, industrial sites and vacant land into “vibrant communities”.
