Canalside former grain store could become flats

The building was constructed in 1895 and is located at the head of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal

A Grade II-listed former grain warehouse in Sheffield could be converted into residential apartments.

Plans have been submitted to Sheffield City Council to turn The Straddle in Victoria Quays into 27 flats.

The building, constructed in 1895 and located at the head of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal, had been used as office space but recently became empty.

The planning application proposes a mix of accommodation, from studios to three-bed family apartments.

Documents show there would be one bicycle storage facility per apartment and eight parking spaces in total.

The applicant said: "In order to bring these buildings back in use, and provide much-needed housing, we are proposing to change The Straddle into a residential building."

Planning officers are due to make a decision by 25 March, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

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