Plans for the brand new landmark building which will anchor the regeneration of Stocksbridge town centre have been given the go ahead.
With a working title of Stocksbridge 519 the striking new building will be home to a state of the art new library as well as community space, a learning hub and managed workspace for new and growing businesses.
The plans have been approved by Sheffield City Council. The development is part of the Town Deal investment in Stocksbridge which is focused on town centre improvements and investment.
The award winning South Yorkshire architects CODA Studios have worked with the Town Deal Board, Sheffield City Council and Rider Levett Bucknall on the design of the new building on a site partly occupied by the current library building.
Planning applications will be submitted later in the year for shop front improvements and further investment in public realm and paving – including plans for a new town square.
The 519 development will bring new jobs, skills and opportunities to the heart of the town, it has been designed over three floors covering 25,134 sq. ft. and will house:
The striking building design has taken inspiration from the local industrial architecture, as well as the more modern buildings of the neighbouring successful Fox Valley development.
The wider town centre plans also include an attractive new Town Square and car parking as well as major improvements to the currently rundown precinct area with new shopfronts and paving.
Stocksbridge 519 has also been designed to house photovoltaic panels as well as rain gardens for stormwater run-off and a blue roof system which temporarily stores excess storm water.