Development update on the Broadway in Sunderland:

Retail Property (out of town) to rent
Broadway Gate Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 8NW
1,738 sq. ft. | £33,500 pa| £2,792 pcm


Unit 1 Sainsbury’s Convenient Store
379 Sq M - 4,083 Sq Ft

Unit 2 To Let
161 Sq M - 1,738 Sq Ft

Unit 3 Vets 4 Pets
149.13 Sq M - 1,605 Sq Ft

Unit 4 Greggs
111.76 Sq M - 1,203 Sq Ft


http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-pr...3D50984509&fromMap=true



Seems the school and the people around didn't have a chance to block the development... the building currently sat in the location needs to come down as its a eye sore, i agree with the school and people, it's wrong for the area.

Seen this on Skyscrapercity:


Walked past the former BHS store tonight and signs are in window confirming Sports Direct are taking it over. Also to note the signs say USC are moving in there aswell.



Another 2 empty shops in the bridges.........

(11 Oct 2016, 7:32 pm)Michael wrote Seen this on Skyscrapercity:


Walked past the former BHS store tonight and signs are in window confirming Sports Direct are taking it over. Also to note the signs say USC are moving in there aswell.



Another 2 empty shops in the bridges.........

Not good then! Would have hoped for something better to boost that area. Hopefully something good will take the Sports direct store in the Bridges. USC is ok though.

Next have already took the Metrocentre one, will be their biggest ever store I think! Newcastle have nothing yet though.

(11 Oct 2016, 7:37 pm)Tom wrote Not good then! Would have hoped for something better to boost that area. Hopefully something good will take the Sports direct store in the Bridges. USC is ok though.

Next have already took the Metrocentre one, will be their biggest ever store I think! Newcastle have nothing yet though.

Hopefully the sports direct store is took over quickly, its a big store so hopefully it is.

(11 Oct 2016, 7:40 pm)Michael wrote Hopefully the sports direct store is took over quickly, its a big store so hopefully it is.

Yeah I'm just not sure what it could be? New Look seem to be expanding their stores so that would make sense with New Look Men opening in their current store as it is quite small isn't it?

(11 Oct 2016, 7:44 pm)Tom wrote Yeah I'm just not sure what it could be? New Look seem to be expanding their stores so that would make sense with New Look Men opening in their current store as it is quite small isn't it?

I hope so, its all mainly women clothes shops in the city centre.



NEXT is building on the old Crowtree leisure centre site so rules them out........New Look should go from the area and they should move in the bridges.

The Lonsdale boxing can move else where too (which is above)

(11 Oct 2016, 7:49 pm)Michael wrote I hope so, its all mainly women clothes shops in the city centre.



NEXT is building on the old Crowtree leisure centre site so rules them out........New Look should go from the area and they should move in the bridges.

The Lonsdale boxing can move else where too (which is above)

Ah Next is moving too, hopefully you can get a decent retailer in that store too. Would be good to have something that isn't the same old usual, like Urban Outfitters or something like that. 

New Look would be my guess anyway for the Sports Direct in the bridges.

(11 Oct 2016, 7:52 pm)Tom wrote Ah Next is moving too, hopefully you can get a decent retailer in that store too. Would be good to have something that isn't the same old usual, like Urban Outfitters or something like that. 

New Look would be my guess anyway for the Sports Direct in the bridges.

Ye, be a while yet though, work hasn't started.

Doubt it, this is Sunderland hahaha

(11 Oct 2016, 7:32 pm)Michael wrote Seen this on Skyscrapercity:

Walked past the former BHS store tonight and signs are in window confirming Sports Direct are taking it over. Also to note the signs say USC are moving in there aswell.

Another 2 empty shops in the bridges.........

Imagine it will be the same set up as the Metrocentre Retail Park store where it's two in one. Hopefully there will be a fair bit of USC in this store then as the current USC store in the Bridges isn't that big.

It's not great that it will mean two empty units in the Bridges but at the same time it means there won't be a big empty shop on High Street West anymore, looks bad enough having all those empty units there.

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Can't see Sunderland getting owt much different and exciting in terms of stuff like clothing retailers, was shocked they got Flannels. Went in there fairly recently, don't think I have ever felt more uncomfortable walking round a shop than in there as you've got security in suits around the shop and then there is the prices, jeez! Something like Urban Outfitters would be nice but can't see it ever happening.

(11 Oct 2016, 8:25 pm)Jimmi wrote Imagine it will be the same set up as the Metrocentre Retail Park store where it's two in one. Hopefully there will be a fair bit of USC in this store then as the current USC store in the Bridges isn't that big.

It's not great that it will mean two empty units in the Bridges but at the same time it means there won't be a big empty shop on High Street West anymore, looks bad enough having all those empty units there.

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Can't see Sunderland getting owt much different and exciting in terms of stuff like clothing retailers, was shocked they got Flannels. Went in there fairly recently, don't think I have ever felt more uncomfortable walking round a shop than in there as you've got security in suits around the shop and then there is the prices, jeez! Something like Urban Outfitters would be nice but can't see it ever happening.

Ye, i feel the same way when i go in Flannels Jimmi.

I can't see us getting out decent.

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

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.

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.

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

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?

Ariel footage of the new bridge deck..

https://youtu.be/StQqFkmuQbc

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.

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

Vaux Brewery development site takes leap forward as property agents appointed

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

(17 Oct 2016, 3:22 pm)Andreos1 wrote 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.

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.

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

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.

(14 Nov 2016, 10:03 pm)Tom wrote 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.

(14 Nov 2016, 10:26 pm)Michael wrote 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.

(14 Nov 2016, 10:53 pm)Tom wrote 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

(14 Nov 2016, 10:55 pm)Michael wrote It will be, they could relocate, not sure why though.

There's a M&S at dalton park


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(14 Nov 2016, 10:57 pm)cbma06 wrote 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

(14 Nov 2016, 11:00 pm)Michael wrote 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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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