Mixed-use development planned for former court building

Plans have been lodged for a new mixed-use development on the site of a former court building to create new apartments and commercial units.CODA Planning, on behalf of Firestone Developments, has submitted an application to Sheffield City Council for the redevelopment of the former Coroners’ Court building, which is set to be demolished.The building was constructed in 1913 by architect FEP Edwards. It featured a coroner’s court, mortuary, post-mortem rooms, viewing chapel, witnesses’ waiting rooms and police accommodation along with a yard and stabling.After sustaining damage in World War II, renovations were made, including youth court facilities and substantial changes to the interiors.Planning permission is sought for a new part-five, part-six storey mixed-use development on the site. This would comprise 74 new apartments, with a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom properties, as well as five flexible commercial units on the ground floor.The scheme also includes secure cycle storage, ancillary facilities and courtyard amenity space.A planning statement submitted as part of the application said the development would provide space for “a significant number of jobs” as well as supporting the continued economic development of the area.CODA Studios submitted a pre-application enquiry to Sheffield Council covering the redevelopment in October last year. These plans included the retention of the former Coroners’ Court building but did not receive support. It has previously been determined that planning permission is not required to demolish the building, which is unlisted.