ELLA ARMITAGE

The University of Sheffield's Ella Armitage addresses one of Sheffield’s most pressing innovation gaps: a purpose-built, city-centre hub offering wet and dry laboratory space for life sciences, physical science and deep tech businesses. Located in the Spine’s St George’s neighbourhood, next to the University of Sheffield’s research assets and close to the Royal Hallamshire and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals, it places early-stage companies at the heart of the research, talent and community they need to scale.

Local Authority: Sheffield City Council 

Planning Status: No planning permission required; the refurbishment of the existing building does not necessitate a planning application.

Development Timeline: A design and cost appraisal has been completed to inform a phased refurbishment programme, with the first phase targeted for delivery in 2026 to accommodate immediate life science company demand.

Seeking: Occupiers to discuss options with commercial operators.

Key Facts: 

• Lab sizes from 400 sq ft to 1,367 sq ft enabling businesses to scale within the building.
• Refurbishment approach offers faster routes to market, lower capital exposure and reduced embodied carbon compared to new build.
• A Landmark Innovation Hub within the Sheffield Innovation Spine, Northern Growth Corridor and part the UK's first Investment Zone

Development Type: Mixed-use

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