PENNINE FIVE
Published 15 May 2026 at 1:16pm
Pennine Five is a 239,000 sq ft campus comprising five buildings in Sheffield’s Cathedral Quarter, within walking distance of the University of Sheffield. Already operating as a thriving business innovation hub, the campus hosts a community of innovation-focused occupiers and is actively managed by owner RBH Properties. Block 1, at 101,000 sq ft across twelve floors, is currently vacant and ready for fit-out. As the Spine’s priority vehicle for innovation office and workshop space, its scale, physical attributes and prominent city centre location make it the most compelling near-term opportunity for high-growth scaling companies.
Local Authority: Sheffield City Council
Planning Status: Existing consented use; fit-out investment required
Development Timeline: Live occupier interest; investment and operating model under active development.
Seeking: Investment/Development Partners
Key Facts:
- 101,000 sq ft across 12 floors of approximately 8,200 sq ft each, with the entire block currently vacant and available for fit-out.
- Large open-plan floor plates from 3,300 sq ft up to 8,225 sq ft, enabling a variety of layouts that can adapt as businesses grow.
- Goods lift in Block 1 with the physical infrastructure to support enhanced innovation specification and any riser extension for lab use.
- Good levels of outdoor space suitable for clinical waste stores and tenant plant.
- 390 on-site car parking spaces and a short walk from the University of Sheffield campus.
Development Type: Mixed-use
Total Units: Twelve floors of approximately 8,200 sq ft each, configured for innovation office and workshop space, with CL1 laboratory potential.
Size (ha): 0.9
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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.
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Last Updated: 15/05/2026
Published In: Mixed-use
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