Historic Sheffield Building 'The Mount' Set for Residential Transformation

Plans to convert the historic, grade II*-listed building known as The Mount in Sheffield’s Broomhill area into new homes have received official approval from Sheffield City Council. The landmark structure, dating back to the 1830s and designed by William Flockton, will be transformed into 39 apartments and eight townhouses, breathing new life into a vacant building of significant architectural merit.

Key Takeaways

The Mount, a grade II*-listed building in Sheffield, will be converted into 39 apartments and 8 townhouses.
The conversion aims to preserve the building’s character and contribute to the Broomhill Conservation Area.
Works include extensions and landscaping, with a vehicular route removal.
Previous plans for 55 apartments had also been approved.

A New Chapter for The Mount

The Mount, a prominent building in Sheffield’s Broomhill Conservation Area, has been granted planning permission for a significant conversion project. The grade II*-listed property, originally built in the 1830s and designed by architect William Flockton, has a rich history, having served as housing and later being owned by various businesses including John Walsh Ltd and Norwich Union, before its most recent use as a language school.

The approved plans will see the building transformed into a mix of residential units, comprising 39 apartments and eight townhouses. The development will involve a single-storey infill extension at ground floor level, new entrance provisions, single-storey rooftop extensions to existing office annex buildings, and the creation of internal and external residents’ parking, alongside associated landscaping. A notable change will be the removal of the through vehicular route from Newbould Lane.

Preservation and Public Benefit

Sheffield City Council granted approval under delegated powers, subject to conditions. A planning officer’s report highlighted the public benefits of the development, including the “occupation and appropriate re-use of a vacant building of significant townscape merit.” The report also emphasised the preservation of the character of the listed building and the Broomhill Conservation Area, alongside the contribution of “a good number of high-quality apartments of an acceptable density in a very sustainable location.”

This latest approval follows a previous consent granted to Broomgrove Properties, supported by Axis Architecture, for the conversion of The Mount into 55 apartments. The current decision signifies a positive step towards the regeneration of this important local landmark.