Bellway ties up Easington Lane land deal
Construction is due to start in November on the 135-home scheme, which replaces the former Forest Estate in the village south of Sunderland.
The 12-acre site is to the south of Murton Lane, where the Forest Estate housing development stood until it was demolished 20 years ago.
The development, named Elemore, will comprise 21 two-bed, 58 three-bed, and 56 four-bed homes, all with solar PV panels and EV charging points.
Miles Crossley, land director for Bellway North East, said: “There is a recognised need for new-build housing in this part of the North East, so our new development in Easington Lane will help meet this demand, as well as brining significant economic, social, and environmental benefits for the local area.
“Our plans will see us regenerate a disused brownfield site and transform it into a sustainable new neighbourhood… This site is in a prime location just four miles from the shops, pubs and other amenities in the town centre of Houghton le Spring and only five miles from the coast.”
The project made its way through the planning process this summer, with the Section 106 agreement signed and consent formally given this month.
“The area has good transport links with the A19, which is a 10-minute drive away, providing access to the wider region, and Seaham railway station, five miles away, offering services to Whitby and Hexham.
“The development, which will feature a network of footpaths and cycleways, a pond area and a village green, will create a subtle, sensitive and well-considered continuation of the village.”
