Sunderland’s planning committee have given our development of 75 affordable homes in Ryhope the green light.
The development, on the former Tunstall Poultry Farm site south of Ryhope Colliery, is a partnership with lead contractor Oaktree Living. The scheme will provide 25 homes for affordable rent and 50 homes for Rent to Buy.
Zoey Hawthorne, Group Director of Development at Karbon Homes, said: “We’re really pleased to have secured permission to build this development of modern, highly efficient new homes.
“We hope local residents will welcome access to good quality, affordable housing in their local area. The scheme includes an affordable home ownership option, Rent to Buy, allowing residents to pay 80% of market rent while they save towards a deposit to buy the house. This is a fantastic way for first time buyers to get onto the property ladder.”
Consisting of a mix of two, three and four-bed houses, two-bed bungalows and one-bed apartments (Tyneside flat style), the scheme is designed to meet the needs of the local community and provide options for residents in varying stages of life.
Designed by North East based architects Ergo Projects, the homes will be highly energy efficient, aiming to achieve an EPC A rating, the highest energy efficiency standard.
Solar panels will be installed on every property, and each will benefit from an allocated electrical vehicle charging point.
Alongside each home having a private outdoor space, they will be surrounded by areas of managed greenspace, to encourage biodiversity, and landscaped pathways. Inclusion of nature-inspired play equipment, including mounds and specialist timber logs, will enhance the pedestrian routes.
John Seymour of Oaktree Living said: “We’re pleased to be strengthening our partnership with Karbon Homes to bring this high-quality scheme to life for the Ryhope community.
“We’re looking forward to getting on site and progressing a development that will not only provide much-needed housing but also support jobs and investment in the local area during the construction phase.”
The delivery of the scheme will be supported with funding from Homes England, through our Strategic Partnership with the agency. The partnership is enabling the delivery of 2,324 new affordable homes across the North East and Yorkshire by 2028.
Work is expected to start on the site in March 2026, with completion by Summer 2028.
Sunderland’s planning committee have given our development of 75 affordable homes in Ryhope the green light.
The development, on the former Tunstall Poultry Farm site south of Ryhope Colliery, is a partnership with lead contractor Oaktree Living. The scheme will provide 25 homes for affordable rent and 50 homes for Rent to Buy.
Zoey Hawthorne, Group Director of Development at Karbon Homes, said: “We’re really pleased to have secured permission to build this development of modern, highly efficient new homes.
“We hope local residents will welcome access to good quality, affordable housing in their local area. The scheme includes an affordable home ownership option, Rent to Buy, allowing residents to pay 80% of market rent while they save towards a deposit to buy the house. This is a fantastic way for first time buyers to get onto the property ladder.”
Consisting of a mix of two, three and four-bed houses, two-bed bungalows and one-bed apartments (Tyneside flat style), the scheme is designed to meet the needs of the local community and provide options for residents in varying stages of life.
Designed by North East based architects Ergo Projects, the homes will be highly energy efficient, aiming to achieve an EPC A rating, the highest energy efficiency standard.
Solar panels will be installed on every property, and each will benefit from an allocated electrical vehicle charging point.
Alongside each home having a private outdoor space, they will be surrounded by areas of managed greenspace, to encourage biodiversity, and landscaped pathways. Inclusion of nature-inspired play equipment, including mounds and specialist timber logs, will enhance the pedestrian routes.
John Seymour of Oaktree Living said: “We’re pleased to be strengthening our partnership with Karbon Homes to bring this high-quality scheme to life for the Ryhope community.
“We’re looking forward to getting on site and progressing a development that will not only provide much-needed housing but also support jobs and investment in the local area during the construction phase.”
The delivery of the scheme will be supported with funding from Homes England, through our Strategic Partnership with the agency. The partnership is enabling the delivery of 2,324 new affordable homes across the North East and Yorkshire by 2028.
Work is expected to start on the site in March 2026, with completion by Summer 2028.
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