Meadowhall expansion plans
In Sept 2017, British Land received planning permission for a proposed Leisure Hall at Meadowhall in Sheffield. The project will be the single biggest investment in Meadowhall since it opened more than 25 years ago.
At a cost of more than £300 million, it is also one of the largest investments in the Sheffield City Region for a decade and will create more than 1,000 jobs, in addition to 500 temporary construction jobs.
Housed under an elegant glazed roof, the Leisure Hall will be integrated with the existing centre to create a new multi-level, landscaped mall with high-quality internal and external spaces for promotional and community use. It has also been designed to accommodate large events including live music.
Providing 330,000 sq. ft of space, the proposed Leisure Hall offer a range of dining and entertainment experiences, including a number of new restaurants, a state-of-the-art cinema to replace the existing cinema in the Oasis Dining Quarter, a new café court, gym, and other leisure space that could be used to offer everything from ten-pin bowling to indoor golf.
Charles Maudsley, Head of Retail and Leisure for British Land, said:
“We are continuing to drive Meadowhall’s evolution to ensure it remains an outstanding place for modern consumer lifestyles. This significant step change in the scheme’s leisure provision will contribute to Sheffield’s continuation as a driving force behind the Northern Powerhouse. This is a very exciting time and we look forward to working with Sheffield City Council to help ensure Sheffield’s future success.”
The extension is the next phase of Meadowhall’s evolution and will follow a £60m refurbishment which is due to be completed at the end of 2017. British Land hopes to start on site during 2018.
Content and images courtesy of British Land.
[edit] Find out more
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
Featured articles and news
The roofscape of Hampstead Garden Suburb
Residents, architects and roofers need to understand detailing.
Homes, landlords. tenants and the new housing standards
What will it all mean?
The Architectural Technology podcast: Where it's AT
Catch-up on the latest episodes.
Edmundson Apprentice of the Year award 2026
Entries now open for this Electrical Contractors' Association award.
Traditional blue-grey slate from one of the oldest and largest UK slate quarries down in Cornwall.
There are plenty of sources with the potential to be redeveloped.
Change of use legislation breaths new life into buildings
A run down on Class MA of the General Permitted Development Order.
Solar generation in the historic environment
Success requires understanding each site in detail.
Level 6 Design, Construction and Management BSc
CIOB launches first-ever degree programme to develop the next generation of construction leaders.
Open for business as of April, with its 2026 prospectus and new pipeline of housing schemes.
The operational value of workforce health
Keeping projects moving. Incorporating unplanned absence and the importance of health, in operations.
A carbon case for indigenous slate
UK slate can offer clear embodied carbon advantages.
Costs and insolvencies mount for SMEs, despite growth
Construction sector under insolvency and wage bill pressure in part linked to National Insurance, says report.
The place for vitrified clay pipes in modern infrastructure
Why vitrified clay pipes are reclaiming their role in built projects.
Research by construction PR consultancy LMC published.
Roles and responsibilities of domestic clients
ACA Safety in Construction guide for domestic clients.