Industrial estate to be demolished to build houses

Plans to demolish a defunct industrial estate on the outskirts of Sheffield in order to build eight new homes have been approved.

The former Dyson Refractories site on Baslow Road, near the border of the Peak District, will be cleared to make space for the houses.

An application was initially submitted in 2023 and originally included plans for 10 houses before being revised to eight.

The plans were approved despite a number of objections being lodged, citing concerns around potential environmental and ecological impact, drainage, light pollution, safety and access.

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"The industrial and angular metal roofs of the existing building are to be replaced with expansive habitats that help local flora and fauna and attenuate rainwater discharge."

Plans also include consolidating the site's two vehicle access points into a single entrance and exit to simplify access and improve safety.

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