Plans have been submitted to redevelop a long-standing youth facility in Kimberworth, Rotherham, replacing the current building on Baring Road with a larger, modernised space tailored for youth and community use.
The existing site, which has been home to the Rotherham Blackburn Club for Young People since 1974, would be demolished to make way for a new, modular structure featuring a main hall, youth rooms, an outdoor patio, and enhanced accessibility infrastructure. The proposed facility would expand the internal floor area by 43% and retain four part-time staff roles.
The new design prioritises flexibility and sustainability, featuring timber-effect cladding, black aluminum fixtures, and a flat roof. Ten new cycle parking spaces and added shrubbery to support biodiversity are also included in the plan.
The project, submitted by Corstorphine and Wright on behalf of the youth club, aims to minimise construction disruption through off-site modular building methods. The club remains active during the planning phase, offering regular programming for young people aged 8 to 18.
The public consultation on the proposal is open until June 19. The upgrade is positioned to support expanded services and improve long-term community engagement, particularly in youth development and mental health support.
