POSTED: 25/02/2026
Great Places has been appointed, alongside Capital&Centric, to transform Sheffield’s historic Furnace Hill into a thriving new neighbourhood with around 750 new homes.
The project is part of a wider plan led by Homes England and Sheffield City Council to regenerate brownfield sites at Furnace Hill and Neepsend, together delivering up to 1,300 new homes, new green spaces and improved links to the River Don.
Helen Spencer, our Executive Director of Growth at Great Places and Board Member Archana Makol joined partners on site to mark the announcement.
Commenting on the announcement, Helen Spencer said:
We’re delighted to be partnering on this transformative regeneration opportunity for Sheffield. Bringing new homes, green spaces and vibrant, well‑connected neighbourhoods to Furnace Hill reflects exactly the kind of long‑term, community‑focused investment we’re passionate about. By working closely with our partners across the city, we’re helping to unlock the potential of these historic sites and create quality, sustainable homes that meet the needs of local people for generations to come. This is a pivotal moment for the area, and we’re proud to play our part in shaping its future.
Homes England Chief Executive Amy Rees, added:
Collaboration between local, regional and national teams matters. Together we can boost communities with new homes and thriving places that people want and need.
With one third of the Furnace Hill homes planned as affordable, the development will provide a balanced and inclusive community, supported by government investment to unlock the site.
Great Places looks forward to working in partnership to shape a distinctive new neighbourhood that honours Sheffield’s industrial story while supporting its future as a connected, modern city.
