112 NEW HOMES PLAN
More than 100 new family homes could be created in a Wearside community should builders get the green light from city councillors.
Homes by Gleeson has applied to build 112 new two, three and four-bedroom houses in the Hetton Downs, Hetton.
The houses would be built across an 8.23-acre piece of land which is in three areas.
The work, if it is approved, will include the demolition of some existing buildings.
Gleeson has recently built homes nearby with its Henry Court development.
A spokeswoman for Gleeson Homes said: “We look forward to having the opportunity to bring yet more affordable new homes to Hetton Downs following the success of our Henry Court development on Henry Street.
“Local people will be surprised at the low cost of buying one of our homes, it’s often cheaper to buy a Gleeson home than to rent.
“The proposed 112 houses will transform a vacant area of land into a commu- nity of traditional two, three and four-bedroom semi and detached homes.
“This development will also see the continuation of our Community Matters programme in the area.
“We are now actively looking to work with local primary schools and also have sponsorship opportunities available for local junior sports teams.”
A consultation over the plans ends on March 13, with the application set to be decided on by councillors in May.
The application can be viewed on the council’s planning portal.
“The proposed 112 houses will transform a vacant area of land” GLEESON HOMES