WEST BAR SQUARE

The recent letting of Phase 1 to the Department for Work and Pensions has anchored West Bar as a growing Policy Hub and established the foundations for a distinctive professional and civic neighbourhood. With over 1 million sq ft of consented mixed-use development, large floorplates and a clear trajectory, West Bar is well-placed to attract institutional and public sector occupiers, and to build on the character and commercial momentum this neighbourhood is now generating.

Local Authority: Sheffield City Council

Planning Status: Outline planning permission granted for c.1million sq ft of mixed-use development. Reserved matters planning approved for a purpose built 475 space MSCP. Reserved matters application for 100,000 sq ft of Grade A offices to be submitted in late 2026.

Development Timeline: Phase 1 completed in November 2024, delivering 100,000 sq ft of Grade A offices, 368 build-to-rent apartments and public realm, funded by Legal and General c.£150 million investment. Reserved matters planning application for Phase 2 office to be brought forward in 2026. Further phases available on a design and build basis, subject to occupier demand.

Seeking: Occupiers for large floorplate offices (12,000–20,000 sq ft per floor; buildings from 60,000–150,000 sq ft), available for multi-floor or sole occupancy. Also seeking residential developers and funders.

Key Facts: 

• Largest ever private sector investment into Sheffield at £150m.
• Phase 1 offices fully let to Department for Work and Pensions, with scope for further expansion as a Government Policy Hub.
• The build-to-rent apartments, known as Soho Yard, are currently over 80% let.- The site is wholly owned and controlled by the Developer, Urbo, enabling prompt delivery

Development Type: Mixed-use

Size (ha): 2.83

Total Units: 565,000 sq ft of offices and 525+ apartments,

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

For more information visit the West Bar Square website

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