A decision on whether a \u00a354 million housing development planned for a former NHS site in Fulwood can go ahead has been delayed due to months of opposition, with residents raising concerns over the scale of the project and its environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposal, submitted in November 2023 by Expresso properties, aims to demolish the 1950s office block on Old Fulwood Road and replace it with 15 houses, a seven-storey apartment building, and six apartments within the Old Fulwood House. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Sheffield City Council has since requested an extension until May 2025 to decide on the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of March 2025, 166 objections have been made surrounding the plans for the site, which borders the Fulwood Conservation Area and overlooks Mayfield Valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One unnamed resident of Fulwood, said: \u201cI\u2019m not against apartments going up, but what I am against is the height of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBuilding a monstrosity just outside the conservation area is just ridiculous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But another resident, Steven James, saw the plans as an improvement. He said: \u201cIt\u2019s a bit of an eyesore currently.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to the objections against the site, he said: \u201cPeople are always against change\u2026 once it\u2019s been here for a few years, people will be okay with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local councillor Andrew Sangar has backed objections, referring to the loss of up to 80 trees and raising doubts about the promised green spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: \u201cIt is particularly disappointing to be losing a number of healthy trees.\u201d Coun Sangar questioned whether proposed green walls would be effectively maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an online statement, referring to the buildings, the developers said: \u201cThey will nestle into the landscape.\u201d They added that the development would enhance the area\u2019s aesthetic while minimising environmental harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their viability analysis estimates a \u00a35.5 million profit on the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But residents remain divided, with one saying: \u201cI don\u2019t think it’s NIMBYism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think what we are trying to do is protect the environment and the walk down the valley is beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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