Outline planning consent has been granted for an industrial and logistics site in Sheffield which could support up to 500 jobs.

The 271,750 sq ft development  - Europa Sheffield – is situated off Junction 34 of the M1.

The plot is located on Europa Way adjacent to the well-established Sheffield Business Park and in the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID).

Neighbouring occupiers include Pretty Little Thing, Grear Bear, IKEA, Motorpoint and Meadowhall.

Rula Developments, which specialises in logistics and warehousing delivery, intends to demolish existing factory premises to make way for one single unit of up to 271,750 but will consider splitting the site to meet occupier demand.

Anthony Clitheroe, development director at Rula Developments, said: “We are delighted to secure planning consent for the redevelopment and regeneration of this strategically important brownfield site.

“Our plans will replace the old manufacturing building with highly sustainable new industrial space of exceptional quality, in a well-established manufacturing and logistics location, just two miles from the M1 motorway. 

“We know that there is significant demand for purpose-built space in the area and are considering our delivery options based on current occupier discussions. We are open to let or sell either one larger unit, split the site, or potentially forward fund for speculative delivery.”

Clitheroe added that the scheme could be delivered by Q1 of 2026.

Architects The Harris Partnership has designed the scheme alongside Adept Consulting Engineers and RPP, whilst ID Planning has supported the planning application process.