Student and PRS flats plan set for approval

Plans for the development of hundreds of student and private rented sector (PRS) apartments on a site in Sheffield city centre are set to get the green light from councillorsThe Watkin Jones Group, supported by DLP Planning and Kelsey Design Associates, submitted a full-planning application to Sheffield City Council earlier this year for a development on the site of Silversteel House on Rockingham Street and associated land bound by Rockingham Street, Boden Lane and Bailey Lane.The scheme, known as Grunwergs 2, would comprise hundreds of new residential units with a mix of clusters, studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.The cluster apartments would be purpose-built student accommodation with a total of 618 bedrooms as well as include ancillary facilities including management, suites and social study spaces. The 72 studio, 39 one- and 32 two- bedroom flats would be PRS accommodation.A 4,170 sq ft commercial unit will also be developed on the ground floor suitable for a range of uses. If approved, the development is scheduled to be ready for occupation by September 2021.The façade of the partially surviving J & Riley Carr building on Bailey Lane would be retained, including the statue of Stanch the dog.The application is recommended for approval in a planning officer’s report prepared for Sheffield City Council next Planning and Highways committee meeting on 4 September, subject to conditions.