Park Hill, Talbot Street, Park Hill, Duke Street, Park Hill, south Street - Sheffield
1957-60 innovative flats development by the City Architect's Department under J L Womersley, designed by Jack Lynn and Ivor Smith, part of post-war slum clearance. Exposed concrete frame grid to elevations with brick infill panels. Combines 1 and 2 storey units with ‘streets in the sky’ deck access. Laid out in 4 cranked ranges to take advantage of the sunlight and views. Condition is poor and at risk, with extensive concrete surface spalling and current vacancy of parts awaiting redevelopment. 1 of 5 phases completed, Phase 2 and 3 on site, Phase 4 current planning application.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- PARK HILL
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1246881
- Local Planning Authority:
- Sheffield
- Site Type:
- Domestic > Residential building
Location
- Building Name:
- Park Hill
- County:
- South Yorkshire
- District / Borough:
- Sheffield
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Sheffield Central
- Region:
- North East and Yorkshire
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part in use
- Priority:
- F - Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified; or functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Commercial company