England’s Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has named social impact developer Capital&Centric as its development partner to take forward plans for the regeneration of five central sites in the town.
The council’s Cabinet approved the appointment at a meeting, paving the way for work to progress on both riverside and town centre locations.
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Proposals for the scheme involve reworking part of the riverside into three connected residential neighbourhoods, while two other town centre locations are earmarked for urban mixed-use developments.
The plans focus on delivering new homes with private gardens, alongside commercial spaces for independent businesses such as cafés, bars and creative studios.
Cabinet members are set to consider £2.42m ($3.24m) in funding to move the project to the next stage.
If granted, this will enable development of full designs, business cases, and planning applications, with more detailed proposals due to come back to Cabinet before a final decision on construction, which is currently targeted for 2027.
If approved, construction could begin as early as 2028.
Three of the sites, Westgate Car Park, locations along Sheffield Road and the Statutes Car Park, are under consideration for the creation of a new riverside residential district.
Early concepts suggest approximately 225 homes could be built across these sites.
The focus is on delivering apartments and houses designed for modern town centre living, intended to attract new residents and support local economic activity.
The remaining two locations, Snail Yard and 3-7 Corporation Street, are planned as smaller-scale, mixed-use developments, combining office and retail spaces with new housing.
Snail Yard’s proposal is centred on a courtyard layout, while Corporation Street would see duplex apartments above ground-floor commercial units.
Rotherham Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy Cabinet Member John Williams said: “We’ve been working closely with Capital&Centric, and we’re absolutely delighted to be continuing that partnership – they’ve brought real creativity and energy to the plans so far.
“We’re looking at a future where people choose to live, work and spend time here, and that’s something we can all be proud of. This is all part of our commitment to creating thriving town centres.”
Capital&Centric joint managing director John Moffat said: “All five sites are brimming with potential, and our ambition is to create a connected neighbourhood that complements Rotherham’s best bits and feels characterful, independent and full of life.
“The mix of riverside homes, green spaces and commercial space for residents and local businesses to do their thing is how we plan to create a lasting community, not just buildings.”
These sites are part of the wider Don Valley Corridor plans, which form part of the Mayoral investment zone.
This initiative, which includes the proposed Gateway Station and Magna Tram Train, aims to create 8,000 jobs, deliver 3,000 new homes, and generate a £1.2bn economic boost for the region.
