Once complete, the development will comprise 67 houses and 98 apartments ranging in size from 2-3 bedrooms and 1-2 bedrooms respectively. The new provision of quality homes brings the total number of properties delivered by Placefirst in the North East to 509, following the developer’s existing sites in Hartlepool, Esh Winning, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Hetton-le-Hole.

The homes are designed to achieve EPC ‘A’ ratings, meaning residents benefit from lower energy bills and more efficient temperature control, reflecting both Placefirst and Sunderland City Council’s ambitions to create a sustainable community. Caddick has been appointed as the main contractor on the scheme, which will feature a combination of private and communal gardens to provide residents with ample outdoor space.

The name and design of the site are inspired by the landscape of the nearby Galley’s Gill. The apartment blocks will be arranged along the clifftop edge which overlooks Galley’s Gill, creating a distinctive silhouette. A cliff top footpath overlooking Riverside Park, with views of the River Wear and the coast, will also provide a scenic walkway to the neighbourhood.
 

Galley’s View is the second residential neighbourhood in the Sunderland city centre regeneration project, named ‘Riverside Sunderland’, which aims to build 1,000 new homes and 1 million sq ft of office space in the former industrial heart of the city. The Galley’s View plans were developed in collaboration with local architects ID Partnerships and development consultants IC Planning, sustainable engineering consultants Cundall, landscape architects LUC and mechanical and electrical engineering consultants TACE.

The scheme has been made possible through close collaboration between Placefirst and Sunderland City Council. With grant funding being provided by the North East Combined Authority (NECA) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

David Mawson, CEO at Placefirst, said: “Breaking ground at Galley’s View marks a significant milestone for both Placefirst and the wider Riverside Sunderland masterplan. The neighbourhood will play a key role in raising the standard of living in Sunderland, through high quality, sustainable rental housing and appealing green spaces in a prominent city centre location.

“This scheme is an example of what can be achieved when ambitious placemaking is backed by strong partnerships. By working closely with Sunderland City Council and Homes England, Placefirst is creating a new neighbourhood which meets the needs of the local community and will support the wider growth and regeneration of Sunderland City Centre. We look forward to working closely with these partners and our project team to bring this neighbourhood to life, and to continue to meet the fast-evolving needs of Sunderland’s city centre and the wider North East area.”

Councillor Kevin Johnston, cabinet member for business, housing and regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said: “The start on site at Galley’s View is yet another major milestone for our city centre’s regeneration. Drawing more residents to the heart of the city is crucial to help support our retailers and leisure venues and contribute to the overall regeneration and transformation of Sunderland city centre.

“Galley’s View will not only provide high-quality homes for our residents but will also create a neighbourhood that supports the long-term future of Sunderland as a place where people want to live, work and invest.”

Steve Ford, Regional Managing Director at Caddick Construction North East & Yorkshire, said: “Breaking ground at Galley’s View marks an important step in our growth across the North East, and our partnership with Placefirst reflects the residential expertise we bring to projects of this scale. We’re proud to be starting work on a scheme that will contribute to Sunderland’s wider regeneration, and we look forward to delivering high-quality homes that will help shape a thriving and sustainable community for local people.”

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The appointment will see Caddick build a new development of 165 homes, comprising a mix of townhouses and apartments. The development will be the second new neighbourhood under Sunderland City Council’s Riverside Sunderland Masterplan to deliver 1,000 new homes in the city centre.

Delivered from Caddick’s Durham offices at Belmont Business Park, Farringdon Row adds to the contractor’s growing North East portfolio as it increases its focus on a regional project pipeline.

Farringdon Row adds to Caddick’s work on behalf of Placefirst following the completion of BTR schemes in the North West and Yorkshire. These include Deansgate Gardens in Bolton and Bolt Works in Halifax.

Steve Ford, Regional Managing Director, Caddick Construction North East & Yorkshire, commented: “We’re very proud to be continuing our strong partnership with Placefirst on this exciting new build-to-rent scheme in Sunderland. Following the successful delivery of Bolt Works and Deansgate Gardens, our appointment to Farringdon Row reflects the quality, trust and shared vision we’ve built together. We are privileged to play a role in the regeneration of Sunderland, creating high-quality homes and thriving communities for local people.”

Phil Jones, Development Director at Placefirst said: “Farringdon Row is an exciting addition to our growing portfolio and reflects our commitment to creating quality homes designed for long-term living in Sunderland. By working closely with Caddick Construction, we’re proud to be supporting Sunderland City Council’s ambitious Riverside regeneration plans and bringing new energy to the heart of the city’s waterfront.
 

“Our partnership with Caddick has gone from strength to strength through several successful projects. Now, Farringdon Row will play a key role in continuing to improve the standard of city centre living in Sunderland, through high quality, sustainable homes and green spaces.”

Cllr Kevin Johnston, Cabinet Member for Housing, Business and Regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said: “Farringdon Row is key to ensuring we achieve our goal of increasing the number of people living in Sunderland city centre by over 2,500 people over the course of the next decade, so it’s fantastic news that a contractor has been appointed to deliver the scheme.

“Both Caddick Construction and Placefirst have proven track records of building and delivering high-quality, built-to-rent urban housing developments, so we are excited to be partnering with them to transform this city centre site into a stunning new community that will have stunning views across the river and riverside park.

“It will help fill the gap for much-needed rental housing while also providing a major boost to the high street, bringing footfall from residents, and encouraging more businesses to relocate here. It is yet another huge milestone for Riverside Sunderland, a place that is now widely recognised as being among the UK’s most ambitious and exciting city centre regeneration projects.”

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Our proposals for a new flagship residential neighbourhood on Farringdon Row, have received planning approval, marking a new significant milestone within the Riverside Sunderland Masterplan.

Following Sunderland City Council’s decision, we will begin transforming the 4.57-acre brownfield site into a high-quality 165-home neighbourhood by June 2025.

Consisting of 67 homes and 98 apartments for long-term rent, ranging in size from 2-3 bedrooms and 1-2 bedrooms respectively, Farringdon Row will play a significant role in Sunderland’s vision of a more liveable city.

The addition of these professionally managed homes with modern amenities will continue to raise the standard of rental living across Sunderland City, following in the footsteps of the existing Placefirst neighbourhood, Scholars View, located in Hetton-le-Hole.

With each home designed to achieve an EPC ‘A’ rating and boasting a mix of private and communal gardens throughout, the neighbourhood is testament to both Placefirst and Sunderland City Council’s ambitions to create a sustainable community. Designed to reflect the cliff edges overlooking the surrounding area, the neighbourhood will echo the greenery and nature of the nearby River Wear and Riverside Park.

Farringdon Row is the second residential neighbourhood within Sunderland’s city centre regeneration project dubbed ‘Riverside Sunderland’, which aims to build 1,000 new homes and 1 million sq ft of office space in the former industrial heart of the city. The plans were completed in collaboration with local architects ID Partnerships and development consultants IC Planning, sustainable engineering consultants Cundall, landscape architects LUC and mechanical and electrical engineering consultants TACE.

Placefirst have worked collaboratively with Sunderland City Council, the North East Combined Authority and Homes England to secure critical funding to support the delivery of this brownfield site in the Riverside regeneration area.

Alun Davies, Head of Planning at Placefirst, said: “Amidst an ongoing housing crisis, the urgency to deliver better rental options in cities has never been greater. By working closely with Sunderland City Council we’re pleased to have been able to fast-track the progress of this development to help realise Sunderland’s potential as one of the North East’s most vibrant and sought-after locations.

“There doesn’t need to be a compromise between high-quality sustainable housing, green spaces, and accessible city centre living – and Farringdon Row’s sustainability credentials, abundant greenery and central location show our commitment to delivering all three. We look forward to continuing to serve Sunderland’s growing communities, ensuring our homes meet the city’s evolving needs, as we start on site later this year.”

Councillor Kevin Johnston, cabinet member for business, housing and regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said:

“I am delighted that plans for new homes at Farringdon Row will – very soon – be under construction, creating more city centre accommodation that will boost the number of residents living in the heart of Sunderland.

“Riverside Sunderland is a critical driver for the regeneration of the whole of the city centre, as we know that – by increasing our residential population and also driving more businesses to locate here – we can deliver the critical mass of people needed to support our retail core and leisure venues, in turn uplifting the whole area. It’s a massive step forward in a part of the city that is – quite simply – unrecognisable from the place it once was.”

The Riverside Sunderland masterplan aims to double the residential population in the city centre and increase employment by 50 per cent, and also fits with the city’s housing strategy which will see 7,000 new homes built by 2030.

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We have submitted plans for Farringdon Row, our 165-home neighbourhood, to Sunderland City Council.

The plans will see the delivery of a high-quality residential neighbourhood, comprising 67 houses and 98 apartments amongst a network of open places, as part of the wider Riverside Sunderland Masterplan.

Subject to planning consent, Placefirst will develop and manage a range of 1-2 bedroom apartments and 2-3 bedroom houses for long-term rent with a mix of private and communal gardens.

A flagship development within the city’s regeneration programme, the neighbourhood will continue to set a new standard for Build-to-Rent schemes in Sunderland alongside Placefirst’s existing 116 homes Hetton-le-hole neighbourhood, Scholars View.

Offering great connectivity to the Riverside Sunderland Community and excellent views of the River Wear and Riverside Park, Farringdon Row will create a sustainable community with homes designed to achieve an EPC ‘A’ rating.

Following a detailed and positive public consultation with the local community, Sunderland City Council and Placefirst exchanged contacts for development in August.

Placefirst has worked closely with local architects IDP Partnerships and development consultants Identity Consult, sustainable engineering consultants Cundall, landscape architects LUC and mechanical and electrical engineering consultants TACE, to develop the submitted plans.

Graeme Mill, Head of Design at Placefirst, said: “After a highly collaborative consultation process with the local community and Sunderland City Council, we’re confident that this development meets the rising demand for high-quality secure housing options in Sunderland.

“The speed at which we’ve been able to progress this project demonstrates the strength of the scheme and local confidence in our proposal. As we reach this next milestone, we’re committed to continuing to work closely with residents and the City Council to successfully deliver Farringdon Row.”

Cllr Kevin Johnston, Portfolio Holder for Business, Housing and Regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said: “We made a commitment as a City Council to deliver more secure housing for the people of Sunderland and in Placefirst we believe we have found the perfect partner to help us achieve just that.

“The company is one of the UK’s leading build-to-rent developers, delivering high-quality, well-maintained homes, so I am hopeful that my Council colleagues share our ambition to deliver this new, sustainable community in the heart of our ever-transforming city.”

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One of the UK’s most ambitious city centre redevelopment projects is set to move into its next phase.

Sunderland City Council has exchanged contracts with Placefirst to develop a 165-home neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland.

Situated on Farringdon Row, the development will deliver high-quality rental homes, comprising 67 houses and 98 apartments.

Part of Sunderland City Council’s billion-pound Riverside Sunderland masterplan – the development takes the Council one step closer to achieving its ambitious goal of delivering 1,000 new city centre homes and workspace for 8,000 people.

Shaping a sustainable new urban quarter, it will also include Culture House, the UK’s smartest library, a world-class eye hospital, the new Wear Footbridge, Housing Innovation Construction Skills Academy, Sheepfolds redevelopment, Vaux residential development, Riverside Park and the Maker & Faber office buildings being developed by Legal & General.

Cllr Kevin Johnston, portfolio holder for housing, regeneration and business at Sunderland City Council, said: “Placefirst is well-known for its innovative, sustainable approach to creating rental homes, so we are thrilled to be working with them to bring to market this exciting new development at Farringdon Row.

“Our ambition for Riverside Sunderland is to provide housing for over 2,500 people. That is 2,500 people whose local stores, bars and cafés will be in the city centre, providing a significant boost to the high street and local traders.

“It will also help those businesses seeking to relocate to the high-quality office space with the quality housing needed to attract skilled workers from outside of the area. It is a key part of our city masterplan and we are delighted to see it pressing ahead.”

Following a successful public consultation Placefirst will submit a planning application in autumn 2024, with a start on site anticipated in summer 2025.

Alun Davies, head of planning at Placefirst, said: “As one of the UK’s most ambitious city centre regeneration projects, we know that simply building more houses is not enough to support the City’s long-term aspirations. That’s why, at Placefirst, our focus is increasing the number of high-quality housing options to ensure long-term value for local communities.

“As we prepare for this next stage in the delivery of Farringdon Row, we look forward to setting a new standard for Build to Rent (BTR) schemes in Sunderland through our professionally managed homes and playing such a pivotal role in the transformation in Riverside Sunderland.”

For more information on Riverside Sunderland, visit: https://www.riversidesunderland.com/

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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.

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Placefirst has been appointed as Preferred Development Partner by Sunderland City Council to deliver 140 new homes at Farringdon Row, the second residential neighbourhood within the transformative Riverside Sunderland masterplan. The sustainable new community will benefit from views across the Wear and the regenerated Riverside Park and support the diversification of the housing offer and repopulation of the city centre.

Placefirst will deliver an exemplar BTR neighbourhood of high-quality energy efficient homes specially designed for long term rent. It will also feature a network of communal and public open spaces that will enhance connectivity throughout the new Riverside Sunderland community.

The project team will include locally based architects IDP, development consultants Identity Consult and landscape architects Southern Green.

A planning application is anticipated later in the year, with development planned to start in spring 2024.

Placefirst manage every aspect of their neighbourhoods, from the first rental enquiry through to fully maintaining each home with an on-site presence once complete. Residents at Farringdon Row would benefit from skilled, friendly in-house teams, and dedicated resident services managers.

Placefirst will also support Sunderland City Council and its partners in the funding and delivery of up to 80 homes at Nile and Villiers in Sunniside, which Placefirst will then own and manage. The scheme forms part of the Council’s City Centre Housing Ecosystem which received support from Round 1 of the Levelling Up Fund.

These two developments, part of Sunderland’s ambitious social and economic regeneration programme, will add to Placefirst’s strong portfolio of single-family rental homes across the North East which is growing at a fast pace. This includes the thriving community of 116 homes at ‘Scholars View’ in Hetton-le-Hole which completed in 2022, and ‘The Oaks’ in Esh Winning, Durham, where work is underway to build 89 new homes including 54 bungalows. Placefirst also submitted planning recently for its 146 home Benwell Dene neighbourhood in Newcastle.

David Mawson, chief executive officer at Placefirst commented: “We are excited to be working in partnership with Sunderland City Council on these projects and building on our existing track record of creating high-quality neighbourhoods in this region.

“The Riverside Sunderland masterplan is one of the most ambitious residential regeneration projects in the UK and Farringdon Row and Nile Villiers will play a big part in setting the standard for BTR developments throughout the North East. We look forward to progressing with the plans and bringing both these schemes to life, bringing much needed quality new rental homes to the area.”

Patrick Melia, chief executive of Sunderland City Council, said: “The rate of transformation at Riverside Sunderland is rapid, and reflects our determination and ambition to make this a world-class place to live, work and play.

“Building high-quality homes in exciting new communities is key to our plan for Riverside Sunderland, and we’re delighted to be working in partnership with Placefirst to bring forward the second residential scheme in this game-changing new urban quarter.”

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