A new block of 43 apartments on Trafalgar Street has been given planning permission by councillors as well as another new city living development on Fitzwilliam Street.

http://sccplugins.sheffield.gov.uk/press/news/release.asp?akey=2107

which leaves me wondering where the heck they are going to be put.. (trafalgar street)

there isn't much space along that little road.

and where canthey build on fitzwilliam st that isn't devonshire green park or already built upon?


PT

The plans will be online soon with details of the exact location etc, I think it will make the link between the bottom of the moor and Devonshire quarter loads better.

It's the former Locksmiths betwen Victoria Hall and the Chip Shop.

Is there really that much demand for these luxury apartments?

I'm amazed by the number of new developments like this, but they certainly don't appeal to me.

For me luxury is a two bed house with a garden and a cellar that I can make modifcations and extensions to, not a pokey little flat with a window box.

Less apartments; more houses.

Originally posted by ptigga
Is there really that much demand for these luxury apartments?

I'm amazed by the number of new developments like this, but they certainly don't appeal to me.

For me luxury is a two bed house with a garden and a cellar that I can make modifcations and extensions to, not a pokey little flat with a window box.

Less apartments; more houses.

Agreed.

I mean, granted Yuppie flats bring in more revenue for developers than normal houses, but the amount of Yuppie flats in construction or already in existence in this City is plain daft IMO.

What we do need though is more student accommodation and homes to get homeless folk and Big Issue sellers off the streets.

I realise my pro student comments will upset some people but I myself am an ex-student, as was my older brother before me, so I have somewhat of a sympathetic view to student issues.

Wow,i'm pretty amazed,took a whole 4 posts before this turned into another thread bashing city living, i'm sure i've seen a couple of threads like this before somewhere. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by chri5
The plans will be online soon with details of the exact location etc, I think it will make the link between the bottom of the moor and Devonshire quarter loads better.

I agree, think a better link between the moor and Devonshire Green will make the place loads better,its a bit of a mess at the mo.

Originally posted by mr craig
Wow,i'm pretty amazed,took a whole 4 posts before this turned into another thread bashing city living, i'm sure i've seen a couple of threads like this before somewhere. :rolleyes:



I agree, think a better link between the moor and Devonshire Green will make the place loads better,its a bit of a mess at the mo.

Don't get me wrong I know the Yuppies have to live somewhere, I just think all that money could be put to better use in this City.

Originally posted by Tony
It's the former Locksmiths betwen Victoria Hall and the Chip Shop.

it is??
my goodness! that piece of land is only about 20 feet wide, you'd get maybe the width of 2 houses on that!

I can't believe that the developers could squeeze 40-odd apartments on that little plot of land!

(shakes head disbelievingly)

PT

Originally posted by Rich
Don't get me wrong I know the Yuppies have to live somewhere, I just think all that money could be put to better use in this City.

Erm.....okey dokey.......:loopy:

I live in the city center and the last thing i would ever consider myself is a yuppie, i would say i've never even met a yuppie in my building!! On my floor theres a retired couple,a family (with 2 kids) and my neighbour is a bloke who runs his own business and has worked hard to get where he is. How does living in the city center make us all yuppies?????? :confused:

Origanally posted by Plain Talker
I can't belive that the developers could squeeze 40-odd apartments on that little plot of land!

Easy, it'll be 20-odd stories high, lol :D

Originally posted by Rich
Don't get me wrong I know the Yuppies have to live somewhere, I just think all that money could be put to better use in this City.

???

If you think everyone in the city centre is a sucker crammed into a sardine box then you should be cheering as the council rakes in the money from collecting on such a high population density...never mind the increased business taxes paid in by shops/services that feed off these stupid 'yuppies'.

Originally posted by Rich
Don't get me wrong I know the Yuppies have to live somewhere, I just think all that money could be put to better use in this City.

Yuppies? I live in the City Centre (although not West One - I'm not that rich!) and I'm pretty damn far from a yuppie thank you very much!

Originally posted by Plain Talker
it is??
my goodness! that piece of land is only about 20 feet wide, you'd get maybe the width of 2 houses on that!

I can't believe that the developers could squeeze 40-odd apartments on that little plot of land! It's a great design and a good example of how you can use land creatively. check out Studio 1 Architects (http://www.studio1architects.com/news.html) of Sheffield.

Originally posted by mr craig
Wow,i'm pretty amazed,took a whole 4 posts before this turned into another thread bashing city living, i'm sure i've seen a couple of threads like this before somewhere. :rolleyes:

:D :D

There is demand just try renting a 2 bed city flat for under £600pcm its a hard job finding one. And when you do its already been let!!

I'm not having much luck I tell you!

Originally posted by rossyl
There is demand just try renting a 2 bed city flat for under £600pcm its a hard job finding one. And when you do its already been let!!

Guess i got pretty lucky then!

Prices do seem to have shot up quite a bit over the past couple of months. :(

if you don't mind me asking where are you renting and for how much?

rossyl,sent you a PM.

More information can be obtained from www.dlpconsultants.co.uk

Argh!

Smack bang next to one of the ugliest buildings in Sheffield.

Please see link and click on the news bullet for a picture of one of the new apartments
lined up: http://www.dlpconsultants.co.uk/

Originally posted by ptigga


For me luxury is a two bed house with a garden and a cellar that I can make modifcations and extensions to, not a pokey little flat with a window box.

Less apartments; more houses.


A house with a garden and potential for alterations is a must for me too so if you think about it, the more apartments there are and people interested in them, then the less peeps wanting houses, so us peeps preferring houses come up against less competition and more choice when buying.

So bring on the developments.

What annoys me about these apartment blocks is a) the noise of construction (it feels like they are closing in from all sides!) and b) the fact that they push my rent up! Just because theres a 250k penthouse across the road it does not automatically mean my crumy, damp little council hole is worth twice as much a week!
*takes deep breath*
Ok rant over

taken from dlp newspage




New apartments could be the safest in whole city

A NEW apartment complex is set to be one of the safest in the city - and could be in line for an award from police.

The 43 flats are being built on the site of derelict industrial premises at the back of the Forum shops and bar on Devonshire Street.
Developers behind the Trafalgar Street complex, a mix of one and two-bedroomed flats rising up to six storeys high, hope the scheme will receive a Secured by Design award from South Yorkshire Police.
The awards encourage the building industry to add crime prevention measures into developments.
The aim is to reduce the opportunity for crime and the fear of crime and to create a safer environment.
Roland Bolton, of Development, Land and Planning Consultants, said: "The scheme is being considered for an award.
"The awards look at how the design of a building could assist in crime prevention.
"They look at issues such as access, parking arrangements and lighting down to details such as the design of doors and windows."
Before granting an award, police will want to check that doors and windows meet minimum security standards and that the layout of the scheme helps residents stay safe.
Suzanne Turton, of South Yorkshire Police's crime prevention unit, said: "We want to make sure developments are not isolated, that people don't have to walk through dark areas and that there is lighting on all entrances.
There are currently 10 developments across Sheffield which have an award.


24 August 2004




80 new apartments set for city centre


TWO of Sheffield's liveliest areas will be boosted with more than 80 city centre apartments.

Councillors have unanimously backed plans for 43 apartments on Devonshire Street and for another 40 on Fitzwilliam Street.
The Devonshire Street flats will be built on the site of derelict industrial premises at the back of the Forum shops and bar.
The complex will be close to listed buildings and the Victoria Hall student accommodation on Trafalgar Street.
Rising five to six storeys high, the building will have a mix of one and two bedroomed flats.
Because the street is busy, developers have arranged the flats around a small private courtyard over basement car parking.
They will also be insulated against late night noise from city centre revellers.
Planners have hailed the apartments' contemporary design.
Planning officer Lucy Bond told the city centre board: "The scheme has been revised and the height of the building has been reduced to fit in with existing buildings.
"The design is inspiring and fits comfortably with the listed buildings and Victoria Hall, which is quite bland.
"There will also be a private courtyard where residents can have some quiet space away from traffic noise."
Architects say it's been a difficult site to develop.
Roland Bolton, of Development, Land and Planning Consultants, said: "The architects have achieved an innovative design with a U-shaped building so there's a private area which is quiet."
At the same meeting, councillors also backed plans for apartments at Fitzwilliam Street, near to the Mad Greek restaurant.
The six to eight storey building will have shops and food and drink outlets on the ground floor, 40 flats above and 31 basement car parking spaces.
The development will create a square on the corner of Fitzwilliam Street and Milton Street which will be open to the public and could become a cafe terrace. On the first floor there will be a private terrace for residents.
An original scheme for the same site was refused by councillors a few months ago because they were unhappy with the design. But they agreed that the revised scheme was much more acceptable.
Planning consultant Roland Bolton said: "We worked with planning officers to re-form the scheme and there have been substantial changes. We have reduced the mass and moved the building back to create a boulevard."