COLE STORE

The former Cole Brothers Department Store offers a rare combination in Sheffield city centre: a well-connected, accessible location that appeals to businesses of all kinds, a mixed-use commercial development offering the specialist space, offices, community and amenities. This mixed model can provide CL1 laboratory space with the ability to upgrade to CL2, sized for scaling companies in the 400–20,000 sq ft range. Envisaged as grow on space for businesses maturing out of Sheffield Technology Parks, the UKSE Innovation Centre and Ella Armitage, it also provides space for businesses looking to relocate to Sheffield city centre. 

Local Authority: Sheffield City Council 

Planning Status: Detailed planning permission and Listed Building Consent granted in March 2026 for over 160,000 sq ft of employment-led mixed-use development

Development Timeline: Works should commence in Spring 2027, with completion 12-18 months later.

Seeking:  Potential investors as well as occupiers who are interested in leasing space

Key Facts: 

• Grade 2 listed former department store, a centrepiece of the regeneration of Sheffield City Centre and the Heart of the City project.
• Upper floors well suited for innovative offices and potentially lab spaces.
• Plans include a rooftop pocket park and restaurant.

Development Type: Mixed-use

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You can find more information on the location on our Locate SY website.

To learn more, email us at invest@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk to talk directly with our sector specialist.