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Pennine Five

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