Plans for a £30 million new Sheffield Hallam University building in the city centre have now been submitted to the Council for planning permission.

If approved, the new building will be situated on the corner of Charles Street and Arundel Gate. It will provide a home for parts of the University's Faculty of Development and Society and will house the Sheffield Institute of Education - which brings together the University's teacher education provision and education research.

The building will be seven storeys high in places, with several outside terraced areas. A special 'Toast Rack' bridge based on David Mellor's classic design will connect it to the University's Arundel Building.


The design of the building also includes a central walkway through Brown Lane (an existing road on the site) which will be fully enclosed by a glass atrium. The walkway will be open to the public.

The development includes a 300+ seat lecture theatre, teaching rooms, learning spaces, staff spaces, cafe and reception.

Mark Swales, the University's Director of Estates and Facilities said: "This is part of a £100 million investment in our estate over three years. It's pivotal to improving the student experience at Sheffield Hallam and is a significant development in the heart of the city centre.

"We have worked closely with Bond Bryan architects and planners to produce a design which incorporates the heritage of the local area, but also reflects the forward thinking values of the University."

The new plans take into account some revisions to the design of the building after planning permission was initially approved in 2010.

(CD/GK)