We've got big ideas for Rotherham's riverside and town centre. We're exploring new places to live, work and hang out, and we want to hear what you think.
SHAPE YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOODS.
We're looking at how different areas across Rotherham town centre could be given a new lease of life. From riverside neighbourhoods at The Statutes, Westgate and Sheffield Road - to Snail Hill and Corporation Street in the heart of town, each could bring something a little different. With new homes, spaces for independent businesses and better connections to the places people already know and love.
We've been working with architects FaulknerBrowns to bring these early ideas to life, but nothing's set in stone. Before we take the next steps towards a potential planning application, we want to hear what you think. After all, it's your town, and your views can help shape what comes next.
The plans.
The plans could include:
· Around 234 apartments and townhouses across the three riverside locations
· Space for independent businesses, from makers and food businesses to places to work
· New public gardens and courtyards, alongside private outdoor spaces for residents
· A public garden and square beside the Cutlers Arms
· Riverside routes connecting the neighbourhoods and linking back into town
· Designs inspired by the ironworks, foundries and warehouses that once lined the River Don
As well as bringing new spaces to the town, we want new neighbours to become regulars at Rotherham’s existing shops, cafés and venues, bringing more life into the centre throughout the day and into the evening.
Life by the water.
The Statutes, Westgate and Sheffield Road would form three connected riverside locations, with apartments and townhouses clustered along the waterside and a riverside walk linking them back into town.
The Statutes.
At the former magistrates’ court, we’re planning two apartment buildings beside the canal and lock. Homes would lookout towards the water, with a shared garden for residents and the existing footbridge connecting to Forge Island.
Westgate.
New apartments would sit around shared yards and green spaces, with views from Westgate to the river. A public garden and square beside the Cutlers Arms would provide locals and visitors with somewhere to meet, stop for a coffee or enjoy an outdoor event.
Sheffield Road.
We’re planning two and three bedroom townhouses around a shared central garden. Homes would face both the street and the water, with greener connections towards the Westgate neighbourhood.
More reasons to stick around.
Snail Hill.
Just off the High Street, we’re planning a courtyard with smaller spaces for independents to do their thing. Think makers, food businesses and places to grab a coffee, with planting and seating where you can take a break.
Larger business units would face the High Street, with homes above and offices to the back. The courtyard would give people somewhere new to discover, alongside the businesses already thriving here.
Corporation Street.
Ground floor business spaces would bring activity onto the street between the historic centre and Forge Island. Above, we’re planning homes over two floors, with a shared courtyard at the rear for residents.
Rotherham through and through.
The designs take their cue from the ironworks, foundries and warehouses that once lined the River Don, with warm red and brown brick and the pitched and sawtooth roofs of Rotherham’s old workshops. Around the High Street and Corporation Street, new frontages would reflect the scale and character of neighbouring buildings.
We want the new public spaces to become part of everyday life in town. The riverside walk and the garden beside the Cutlers Arms would offer more spaces to spend time, while residents would also have their own shared gardens.
Getting around.
Currently, our proposals for The Statutes and Westgate are exploring using land that’s used for parking. We are yet to carry out a detailed parking study, that work will come at the next stage of design.
Opportunities for local people.
For Rotherham, we’re exploring opportunities for local suppliers and routes into construction and property careers, including apprenticeships and work placements.
We founded Regeneration Brainery to help young people into careers in property and regeneration, and we’d look to work with local schools and colleges here.
Have your say.
Live here, work here or just love spending time in Rotherham? Take a look at the plans – we want to hear what you value and what would make the new neighbourhoods work for you.
Come and see us.
Thursday 12 November 2026, 4–7pm
The Empire Theatre, 8–13 Ship Hill, Rotherham, S60 1PZ
Drop in any time – no need to book. Meet the team, have a drink and a bite to eat with us and tell us what you think.
Can’t make it?
Fill out the online questionnaire from anywhere.
If you need help viewing the plans or sharing your feedback, call us on Freephone 0800 689 1095 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5.30pm).
What happens next.
The consultation closes on Monday 30 November 2026. All feedback will be analysed and could inform the designs before any plans are submitted to the Council.
The plans.
The plans could include:
· Around 234 apartments and townhouses across the three riverside locations
· Space for independent businesses, from makers and food businesses to places to work
· New public gardens and courtyards, alongside private outdoor spaces for residents
· A public garden and square beside the Cutlers Arms
· Riverside routes connecting the neighbourhoods and linking back into town
· Designs inspired by the ironworks, foundries and warehouses that once lined the River Don
As well as bringing new spaces to the town, we want new neighbours to become regulars at Rotherham’s existing shops, cafés and venues, bringing more life into the centre throughout the day and into the evening.
Life by the water.
The Statutes, Westgate and Sheffield Road would form three connected riverside locations, with apartments and townhouses clustered along the waterside and a riverside walk linking them back into town.
The Statutes.
At the former magistrates’ court, we’re planning two apartment buildings beside the canal and lock. Homes would lookout towards the water, with a shared garden for residents and the existing footbridge connecting to Forge Island.
Westgate.
New apartments would sit around shared yards and green spaces, with views from Westgate to the river. A public garden and square beside the Cutlers Arms would provide locals and visitors with somewhere to meet, stop for a coffee or enjoy an outdoor event.
Sheffield Road.
We’re planning two and three bedroom townhouses around a shared central garden. Homes would face both the street and the water, with greener connections towards the Westgate neighbourhood.
More reasons to stick around.
Snail Hill.
Just off the High Street, we’re planning a courtyard with smaller spaces for independents to do their thing. Think makers, food businesses and places to grab a coffee, with planting and seating where you can take a break.
Larger business units would face the High Street, with homes above and offices to the back. The courtyard would give people somewhere new to discover, alongside the businesses already thriving here.
Corporation Street.
Ground floor business spaces would bring activity onto the street between the historic centre and Forge Island. Above, we’re planning homes over two floors, with a shared courtyard at the rear for residents.
Rotherham through and through.
The designs take their cue from the ironworks, foundries and warehouses that once lined the River Don, with warm red and brown brick and the pitched and sawtooth roofs of Rotherham’s old workshops. Around the High Street and Corporation Street, new frontages would reflect the scale and character of neighbouring buildings.
We want the new public spaces to become part of everyday life in town. The riverside walk and the garden beside the Cutlers Arms would offer more spaces to spend time, while residents would also have their own shared gardens.
Getting around.
Currently, our proposals for The Statutes and Westgate are exploring using land that’s used for parking. We are yet to carry out a detailed parking study, that work will come at the next stage of design.
Opportunities for local people.
For Rotherham, we’re exploring opportunities for local suppliers and routes into construction and property careers, including apprenticeships and work placements.
We founded Regeneration Brainery to help young people into careers in property and regeneration, and we’d look to work with local schools and colleges here.
Have your say.
Live here, work here or just love spending time in Rotherham? Take a look at the plans – we want to hear what you value and what would make the new neighbourhoods work for you.
Come and see us.
Thursday 12 November 2026, 4–7pm
The Empire Theatre, 8–13 Ship Hill, Rotherham, S60 1PZ
Drop in any time – no need to book. Meet the team, have a drink and a bite to eat with us and tell us what you think.
Can’t make it?
Fill out the online questionnaire from anywhere.
If you need help viewing the plans or sharing your feedback, call us on Freephone 0800 689 1095 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5.30pm).
What happens next.
The consultation closes on Monday 30 November 2026. All feedback will be analysed and could inform the designs before any plans are submitted to the Council.