Sunderland Area Developments - St Mary's Way, Vaux, New Wear Bridge etc

[Michael]

First phase of Sunderland’s new Wear Crossing moves into place

Video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dxUcI1duok



http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/first...-1-8179980

[Michael]

16/01562/FUL | Erection of a public house and restaurant facility (use class A4) with associated car parking, landscaping and access. | Former Dewhirst Factory Pennywell Industrial Estate Sunderland SR4 9EP

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=OCIKX8BBILZ00

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First building on the VAUX site is due to completed by the end of 2017

Vaux Phase 1
The on site start date for the Vaux Phase 1 main works has been revised from June 2016 to October 2016 due to finalisation of planning requirements and legal agreements, unforeseen ground contamination, and additional archaeology work. The revised start date has resulted in an estimate of £8.397m being re-profiled into 2017/2018. The additional site investigations have reduced the risk to the project, providing greater certainty to delivering within timescales and cost. The works therefore are still scheduled to complete end of 2017 with no funding implications.

[Andreos1]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_f...8599574832&id=471753036220396

Possible new development for Rainton Meadows Arena.
This involves construction of a new Aldi store.

The owners have been trying to redevelop that land for years without success. At one point a Travelodge was on the cards.

Edit: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-8182501 More on the plans.

[Michael]

Work has started on the Beacon Of Light, went past today, diggers etc are clearing the land:

More info here: http://www.foundationoflight.co.uk/Beacon-of-Light

[Michael]

Planning application online for the hotel on Keel Square at number 52 - 55 High Street West Sunderland SR1 3DP

Erection of a part 4 storey/part 6 storey 120 bed hotel (Use Class C1) and 5no. ground floor retail units (Use Classes A1/A3/A4) with service yard to rear, layby to St Mary's Way, stopping up of original highway, public realm works and demolition of existing building.


http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-appl...ab=summary&keyVal=ODQY3MBBJ2N00


About time they put it in!, looks like The Licensee Harleys 55 High Street West Sunderland SR1 3DP and Cafe D'Mil 52 - 54 High Street West Sunderland SR1 3DP are the 2 shops which are going... don't even know if they're still open?

[Michael]

Ariel footage of the new bridge deck..

https://youtu.be/StQqFkmuQbc

[Michael]

Sunderland’s retail offer is to receive a boost – thanks to Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley/ The city’s former BHS store is set to reopen in January under Mr Ashley’s Sports Direct umbrella.

The store is due to open at the end of January.

Read more at: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region...-1-8194527

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region...-1-8194527


Yup so moving out of the bridges to save on rent, wouldn't be surprised if the current sports direct unit is snapped up quick, as its quite big.

[Michael]

Planning app in to complete the Dewhurst site redevelopment:

16/01830/FUL | Demolition of vacant factory shop and lean to. External alterations to existing industrial/warehouse building and alterations to car park, to facilitate subdivision and conversion to 4 no. trade warehouse units. | Former Dewhirst Factory Pennywell Industrial Estate Sunderland SR4 9EP


Looks like 4 more units on top of the proposed 3 already (KFC, Aldi and the Pub)


I could become a decent area for shops.. Bet they'll be a Greggs, B&M store haha

[Michael]

Vaux Brewery development site takes leap forward as property agents appointed

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/...e-12127927

[Adrian]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_f...8599574832&id=471753036220396

Possible new development for Rainton Meadows Arena.
This involves construction of a new Aldi store.

The owners have been trying to redevelop that land for years without success. At one point a Travelodge was on the cards.

Edit: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-8182501 More on the plans.

I'd be sad to see the Rainton Meadows Arena go. Had some awesome nights in there over the years, and to be honest, the refurbishment has done it a lot of good. They seem to get good crowds in with boxing and such.

[Michael]

Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor - Phase 3

Public consultation on project proposals - 02 | Scheme history and forward plan

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=17863&p=0&fsize=7Mb&ftype=02%20Scheme%20history%20and%20forward%20plan.PDF


The phase 5 is new.

[Michael]

Sunderland’s Vaux site development is being showcased to potential Chinese investors today. The site is included in a portfolio of projects across the Government’s ‘Northern Powerhouse’ area, which sets out details of 13 large-scale property and infrastructure development projects - each worth more than £100million - in an attempt to attract Chinese investors.

The Vaux site The Vaux site Chancellor Philip Hammond is meeting a Chinese delegation headed by vice premier Ma Kai in London for the eighth UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue as ministers seek to underline that Britain remains “open for business” following the vote for Brexit. Mr Hammond said China and the UK remained “natural partners”. “The mutual benefits are clear,” he said.

“China is the world’s second largest economy; UK exports to China have grown rapidly and Britain is home to more Chinese investment than any other European country. China is the world’s second largest economy; UK exports to China have grown rapidly and Britain is home to more Chinese investment than any other European country. Philip Hammond

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/sunde...-1-8230386


http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-8231325

[Tom]

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/...s-12174592 - Not great at all for Sunderland, looks like the city centre one is at risk of closing as there aren't any more in or around Sunderland?

Also wonder what store it will be in Newcastle? Kingston Park or something probably.

[Michael]

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/...s-12174592 - Not great at all for Sunderland, looks like the city centre one is at risk of closing as there aren't any more in or around Sunderland?

Also wonder what store it will be in Newcastle? Kingston Park or something probably.

Hopefully not, i think the next closest one is Washington.

Hopefully its downgraded to just a food shop.

[Tom]

Hopefully not, i think the next closest one is Washington.

Hopefully its downgraded to just a food shop.

Yeah I would've thought that shop is too big for just food though? Unless they relocate.

[Michael]

Yeah I would've thought that shop is too big for just food though? Unless they relocate.

It will be, they could relocate, not sure where though.

Edit: typo

[cbma06]

It will be, they could relocate, not sure why though.

There's a M&S at dalton park


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[Michael]

There's a M&S at dalton park


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Ah right, i didn't know they had one, still far away for all those OAP's.

Also had a typo in that post so changed it

[cbma06]

Ah right, i didn't know they had one, still far away for all those OAP's.

Also had a typo in that post so changed it

Just wish the one at dalton park sold food there.

I think there be a few stores convert from clothes stores into food stores.


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[Tom]

Just thinking about the Outlet Byker Retail Park will probably close down too - I don't think that will be a popular food hall though haha