Single-family rental developer-operator Placefirst has announced a first Community Consultation on the plans for a 165-home neighbourhood.
The consultation follows Placefirst’s appointment by Sunderland City Council in 2023 as the Preferred Developer for the delivery of a high quality residential neighbourhood at Farringdon Row as part of its Riverside Sunderland Masterplan – which aims to deliver 1,000 homes for a new community of 2,500 people.
The local community is invited to help shape the proposals at a drop-in event which will be held on the 8th July 2024 at Sunderland City Hall between 12pm and 4pm, and at The Ship Isis, Silksworth Row between 5pm and 7 pm.
The proposed scheme will deliver 165 homes, including 1-2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses, featuring a mix of both private and communal gardens. Providing high-quality homes designed for long-term rent, Placefirst will create a best in class Build-to-Rent neighbourhood set within a network of open spaces with excellent connectivity to the Riverside Sunderland Community, and the adjacent Riverside Park.
Placefirst has worked closely with locally based architects IDP and development consultants Identity Consult to develop plans to support Sunderland City Council’s ambition to increase and diversify the area’s housing offer.
As the second residential neighbourhood within the transformative Riverside Sunderland masterplan, Farringdon Row will be a flagship development within the city’s regeneration programme, delivering a sustainable community with views of the River Wear and Riverside Park.
Alun Davies, Head of Planning at Placefirst said:
“Placefirst are delighted to be working with Sunderland City Council to develop the second new neighbourhood that forms part of Sunderland’s transformative Riverside Masterplan.”
“At Placefirst, we ensure that our developments are people-focused – with every decision made with the specific needs and desires of local communities in mind. We look forward to welcoming the residents of Farringdon Row to join us on the 8th July to discuss and feedback on our plans for the site and look forward to continuing to work closely with the City Council to deliver homes for Sunderland.”
Peter McIntyre, executive director of city development at Sunderland City Council commented: “Riverside Sunderland is a transforming and high-quality accommodation is at the heart of our plan to create a stunning new city centre destination – a world-class place to live, work and play.
“Placefirst have a track record of delivery and we’re pleased to see them moving forward with their plans for Farringdon Row, seeking to engage with the local community as they shape them.”
Local people are warmly invited to find out more about the proposed Farringdon Row development and have their say on the initial plans at the drop-in events, or via an online questionnaire and website where they can submit their thoughts via this link: bit.ly/FarringdonRow.