The IKEA in Sheffield thread

[alchresearch 215]

Exactly. They probably realised how bloody-minded and backward-thinking the council was and just gave up.

 

There are plenty more areas more than eager to accept an Ikea and all the extra shopper revenue.

[Bludragonfly 10]

. A city-centre/multistory option might be a good idea, I gather these are quite common abroad.

 

 

 

Perhaps IKEA could go in the space allocated to John Lewis (the site of the old fire station) since John Lewis have announced they are not moving now (so much for the Council 'protecting' John Lewis

[denomis 10]

Yeah it's a pain in the bum having to drive to Nottingham.

[Planner1 443]

IKEA invested at least 3 years of their time attempting to open a store in Sheffield - between 2001, up to 2004, when SCC turned them away.

 

Since that time - literally 1,000s of Sheffield residents have driven up & down the M1 to the Leeds or Nottingham branches.

Just the same as any similar company, they will have people investigating potential locations all around the country all the time. Many of the potential sites will lead to nothing, that is the nature of development.

 

Councils only turn down planning applications like that when they are absolutely sure of their ground, because they know full well that if they have not followed the rules, the applicant can appeal and if successful, they will be awarded all of their (sometimes very substantial) costs.

[master_p 10]

The problem is that most other Council's seeing that Ikea were interested in locating in Sheffield would have tried to find an alternative location for them to consider. Part of the Council's job is to attract investment into the city (particularly private investment), which in turn creates jobs and in turn makes the area generally more attractive for further investment. It is no coincedence that Leeds doesn't appear to struggle in this regard despite already having a more than adequate offering.

 

Sheffield City Council have a monumentally poor record when it comes to making anything happen (particularly in the city centre). Take Sevenstone for example, just about every other city of similar size and many smaller places have managed to improve the retail offering over the last 20 years - what has happened in Sheffield (going backwards)? Sevenstone isn't just about making the place look nice, it is about investment, jobs, perception and further investment

 

It seems to me that the Council however just seem content to wait forever and a day while other places plough ahead.

[ormester101 10]

The problem is that most other Council's seeing that Ikea were interested in locating in Sheffield would have tried to find an alternative location for them to consider. Part of the Council's job is to attract investment into the city (particularly private investment), which in turn creates jobs and in turn makes the area generally more attractive for further investment. It is no coincedence that Leeds doesn't appear to struggle in this regard despite already having a more than adequate offering.

 

Sheffield City Council have a monumentally poor record when it comes to making anything happen (particularly in the city centre). Take Sevenstone for example, just about every other city of similar size and many smaller places have managed to improve the retail offering over the last 20 years - what has happened in Sheffield (going backwards)? Sevenstone isn't just about making the place look nice, it is about investment, jobs, perception and further investment

 

It seems to me that the Council however just seem content to wait forever and a day while other places plough ahead.

 

you have hit the nail on the head there regarding sevenstone if the council had been bolder and kicked hammerson up the backside and gave them a time to get work commencing otherwise lose the contract then im sure something would be happening by know .

Edited September 6, 2012 by ormester101

[alchresearch 215]

The problem is that most other Council's seeing that Ikea were interested in locating in Sheffield would have tried to find an alternative location for them to consider. Part of the Council's job is to attract investment into the city (particularly private investment), which in turn creates jobs and in turn makes the area generally more attractive for further investment. It is no coincedence that Leeds doesn't appear to struggle in this regard despite already having a more than adequate offering.

 

Sheffield City Council have a monumentally poor record when it comes to making anything happen (particularly in the city centre). Take Sevenstone for example, just about every other city of similar size and many smaller places have managed to improve the retail offering over the last 20 years - what has happened in Sheffield (going backwards)? Sevenstone isn't just about making the place look nice, it is about investment, jobs, perception and further investment

 

It seems to me that the Council however just seem content to wait forever and a day while other places plough ahead.

 

Excellent post, well said.

[GrannyGranny 10]

Surely its not up to the council whether it goes ahead or not.

 

John Lewis have pulled out of the move meaning the developer has to look for another lead tenent.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-17218494

 

Until then there is no way that Hammerson will commit to that level of investment.

 

In the article it does say that work should start next year (2013) but thats just the BBCs guess.

[Dragonfall 10]

Surely its not up to the council whether it goes ahead or not.

 

John Lewis have pulled out of the move meaning the developer has to look for another lead tenent.

 

Is it surprising that John Lewis have pulled out, when the Sevenstone project looks dead in the water? They have an ongoing business to run & will not want to get bogged-down in the politics between SCC & Hammerson's.

Edited November 10, 2012 by Andy
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[Dragonfall 10]

Hammerson Acquires Leeds' Landmark Victoria Quarter

11 September 2012

 

“ … Hammerson has exchanged contracts to acquire The Victoria Quarter in Leeds for £136 million from Kennedy Wilson on behalf of Bank of Ireland Private Banking. The deal reinforces Hammerson’s presence both in Leeds, and in the fast-growing luxury retail sector. The acquisition complements Hammerson’s proposals for the first phase of Eastgate Quarters, which is adjacent to the Victoria Quarter, enabling a coordinated approach to its tenant strategy and marketing in Leeds. Anchored by Harvey Nichols, the Victoria Quarter has successfully established itself as a leading luxury retail destination in the heart of Leeds’ retail core …”

 

http://www.hammerson.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=133289&p=prol-news-article&ID=1733748&highlight=

[Dragonfall 10]

A further attempt by the City Council to turn away big-name companies (& jobs) from Sheffield

 

http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/next-stop-rejection-1-5093911

[S10mainly 10]

Why post the same link in 3 different threads? are you Mr Next?