114 new homes are to be built across three separate sites in Gateshead

114 new homes are to be built across three separate sites in Gateshead, adding to the 309 completed or near completion at Birtley, Deckham and Bensham as part of Phase I.

Three newly announced housing developments are to be sited in Gateshead on Kelvin Grove, Whitehills Drive – on land to the rear of Queen Elizabeth Hospital – and the former Rowlands Gill primary school.

The housing initiative, which will also foster community facilities and public spaces designed to help cultivate sustainable communities, is being delivered by the Gateshead Regeneration Partnership (GRP) – a collaboration between Gateshead Council, Galliford Try and Home Group.

Over the coming decade, the partnership will build over 2,000 homes on sites right the way across the borough, delivering a wide range of homes – many of which are bespoke to their development – for private sale, shared ownership and affordable rent.

As was the case during Phase I, more than 25% of the sub-contracting and supply work will be allocated to local business. What’s more, a quarter of all new jobs created will be filled by local residents and there will be several apprenticeship opportunities.