{"id":1508,"date":"2025-12-16T10:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.placefirst.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/placefirst-breaks-ground-on-165-home-galleys-view-neighbourhood-in-sunderland-city-centre\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T08:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:50:25","slug":"placefirst-breaks-ground-on-165home-galleys-view-neighbourhood-in-sunderland-city-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.placefirst.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/placefirst-breaks-ground-on-165home-galleys-view-neighbourhood-in-sunderland-city-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Placefirst breaks ground on 165-home Galley\u2019s View neighbourhood in Sunderland city centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thursday 16^{th<\/sup> December 2025:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Build-to-rent specialist Placefirst has broken ground at Galley’s View, marking a significant step in the Riverside Sunderland masterplan. The project (previously known as Farringdon Row) will transform a 4.57-acre brownfield site into a neighbourhood of 165 high-quality, sustainable and professionally managed homes for long-term rent.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n}

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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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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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 view<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/w:sdt> of the River Wear and the coast, will also provide a scenic walkway to the neighbourhood.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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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).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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David Mawson, CEO at Placefirst, said:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> “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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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“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.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Councillor Kevin Johnston, cabinet member for business, housing and regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>“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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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“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.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Steve Ford, Regional Managing Director at Caddick Construction North East & Yorkshire, said: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>“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.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thursday 16th December 2025: Build-to-rent specialist Placefirst has broken ground at Galley’s View, marking a significant step in the Riverside Sunderland masterplan. The project (previously known as Farringdon Row) will transform a 4.57-acre brownfield site into a neighbourhood of 165 high-quality, sustainable and professionally managed homes for long-term rent. Once complete, the development will… <\/p>\n