A proposal has been submitted to transform Penistone’s derelict grade II-listed coal drops, signal house, and former railway siding into a mixed-use development featuring retail, office space, hospitality venues, and business units.
Developer Fairbank Investments plans to restore the site’s historic coal drop arches for retail use while adding over 4,000 sq ft of restaurant and bar space with an outdoor terrace connected to the Trans-Pennine Trail. The project also includes a 9,000 sq ft office block and four hybrid business units designed for flexible office or light industrial use. The signal house will be repurposed while maintaining its historical character.
Fairbank Investments, known for redeveloping the former David Brown factory site into a business park, aims to create economic opportunities and support local businesses. The planning proposal has been developed in consultation with local stakeholders, focusing on preserving the site’s heritage while integrating modern facilities.
