Changing face of one of Britain’s best known suburbs is to change once again
Reporter TIME was its most famous thoroughfare was notorious for having a pub on every corner and it was immortalised in song.
But Scotswood in Newcastle’s West End has been gradually gentrified and today the go ahead has been given for yet more new homes to be built there.
Planning permission has been granted for the second stage of The Rise in Scotswood, with more than 250 new homes on the horizon.
The Rise, which is scheduled to complete its first phase of 367 properties in the summer, has proved to be popular with locals.
So far, 75% of those who have bought a property at The Rise have moved less than 10 miles.
A new phase of 264 homes will now be built to the south of the current development area, between Whitehouse Road and the Hadrian’s Way pedestrian and cycle route.
It is hoped the 239 two, three and four bedroomed homes and 25 two bedroomed apartments will help improve the choice and quality of new homes available in the area.
Building work is scheduled to start early next year. Delivered by the New Tyne West Development Company, a partnership of Newcastle City Council and developers Barratt Homes and Keepmoat, The Rise plans to build 1,800 properties over 15 years.
As building progresses, new open spaces will also be created and linked to The Shard, a green corridor that will eventually run the length of the development and connect with Hadrian’s Way. A master plan has also been prepared for a new Neighbourhood Centre which will include medical, retail and community facilities.
Also in the pipeline is an assisted living facility for the over-55s, with 42 rooms available for rent.
Lee McGray, development director with NTWDC, said: “Homes at The Rise have already proved extremely popular with local people with 75% of buyers moving less than 10 miles.
“The scheme has been recognised by both regional and national awards and has created jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities for local people – something we will continue to do as the second phase begins.
“We will also continue to work with and engage with local organisations, including contractors and suppliers on site and schools and neighbourhood groups in the wider area, and we look forward to building on the platform of what is already an exciting, vibrant and sustainable community, close to the heart of the city.”
Coun Ged Bell, Newcastle City Council’s Cabinet member of inclusive growth, added: “The Rise is a real success story and a prime example of how partnership working can deliver a vibrant new community, with housing that meets the needs of all our residents. Releasing this second phase demonstrates its popularity, with value for money and location cited by homeowners as the main reasons for buying here. This development reaffirms the council’s commitment to creating a more inclusive housing offer, bringing investment to the city and creating jobs for local people.”