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Castlegate Masterplan and Vision (March 2006)
The Castlegate Quarter is one of the oldest areas of Sheffield, the site of the old Norman fortress and the main market area of the original settlement. The quarter is seen as an important gateway to the city centre.
The Castlegate Masterplan (Policy and Development Framework document) was developed by EDAW consultants and approved at Cabinet March 2006. The plan provides a vision for the quarter, and will be used by the City Council to guide future development.
You can read the Council Cabinet report about the Castlegate Masterplan
The markets and the castle have dominated the character and appearance of the Castlegate area for over 700 years. It is now agreed that the markets will move out of the area but possibly regain its historic castle remains. Castlegate now needs to find a new role not related to the markets. The plan provides a vision for this new role, based on several key drivers for the area:
- Reconnecting the Castle and the Riverside
- Introducing new uses
- Transformational project around the Castle
- Managing public transport
- Building on Strengths
The Castlegate Masterplan considers how the original historic core of the City can redevelop to become one of the most interesting, diverse and vibrant parts of Sheffield. Castlegate will become a new destination for offices, homes, leisure, entertainment and retail uses, with high quality public realm of riverside terraces, public spaces celebrating Sheffield’s history.
For further information please contact Sally Cuckney or Yunus Ahmed on 0114 2735570 or email citydevelopment@sheffield.gov.uk
Please note that a hard copy is also available for inspection at First Point in Howden House, 1 Union Street. A hard copy can be posted to you at a charge or you can download the Masterplan and Vision document below:
Downloads
Detailed Castlegate Masterplan Document (October 2005) (15.0 MB)
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