RREEF (UK) Limited (“RREEF”) today announced that its planning application for the redevelopment of Block 6 on The Moor, Sheffield, has been approved by Sheffield City Council’s planning committee.

Block 6 is a mixed use building featuring an indoor market and eight commercial units fronting The Moor shopping precinct.

The indoor market will have space for 200 modern stalls for general produce, food and cafe use over 5,650 sq. m.

The eight commercial units facing the Moor precinct will be double height units spread over a total of 9,500 sq. m. The units will feature glazed frontages offering modern retail space to meet tenants’ requirements.

Block 6, designed by architects Leslie Jones, is modelled on popular, contemporary, European markets. It features a spectacular glass and timber diagonal grid roof fronting The Moor, and is designed to be highly sustainable and low energy with natural ventilation and daylight. The building will also use a rainwater recycling scheme and use some renewable energy.

The application followed extensive discussions with Sheffield City Council officers to create a deliverable scheme despite the difficult economic conditions.

Stephen Wicks, Director, RREEF UK, said: “We are pleased to reach this key milestone on the regeneration of The Moor, achieved through our strong partnership with Sheffield City Council. The Moor is a key location in the city and a strong retail focus is essential for creating a thriving city centre environment.”

Work is anticipated to start on Block 6 in Summer 2010.