Summary - WILSON CARLILE CENTRE, 50, CAVENDISH STREET S3 7RZ
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Substantial city-centre site ideal for student or residential redevelopment.
Prime freehold site 0.2 miles from University of Sheffield
A rare freehold development site under half a mile from Sheffield city centre and both universities, the Wilson Carlile Centre offers immediate redevelopment potential in an area earmarked for the 'Expansion of City Centre Living'. The 1.18-acre plot includes three buildings, landscaped grounds and 37 parking spaces — a substantial footprint for PBSA, apartments or mixed-use schemes under local policy CS4a.
The main building’s flexible layout (reception, café with commercial kitchen, conference rooms, chapel and en-suite accommodation) and two former student blocks already configured as en-suite rooms reduce conversion costs and speed deliverability. Existing services include gas-fired central heating, air handling, lift access and basement storage, helping preserve practical reuse options. Current capacity is 33 letting rooms with scope to reach 35 with minor alterations.
Planning policy in the Devonshire Quarter supports Purpose Built Student Accommodation and residential uses (preferred classes C2 and C3), and acceptable uses include HMOs, E, F1 and F2. The site is not listed, not in a conservation area and is outside the green belt, giving developers flexibility. Proximity to the University of Sheffield (0.2 miles) and Sheffield Hallam (0.6 miles) strengthens rental demand and lets this asset suit student housing or city-centre living schemes.
Buyers should note the buildings date from 1992 and, while described as in good condition, the fabric and services are typical of that era and may need refurbishment or modernisation to meet contemporary student or residential standards. The area shows deprivation indicators, which affects local market dynamics, and although mobile and broadband connectivity are strong, crime levels are average. These factors influence operator decisions and repositioning strategies.
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