Masterplan for Oughtibridge

Challenge

Situated to the North of Sheffield, the 14ha site lies on the banks of the River Don within a Green Belt and historic woodland setting. SLR's Place team were appointed to prepare a masterplan that could address a range of physical and environmental constraints but also draw out the fantastic potential to create a characterful new place.

Solution

Development of the complex site involves addressing issues such as extensive flooding and level changes as well as an interface with a major highway on the periphery of the site. SLR worked closely with the wider technical team to refine the approach, designing out a number of cost elements that have been inhibiting delivery of the original permission.

Impact

The new proposals included the retention of a number of mature trees and refurbishment of characterful existing structures, increasing the range of uses and overall development value of the site.

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