Redevelopment of ‘significant’ historic site to create over 500 jobs

Building work has started on the first phase of a redevelopment project at historic North East site Lambton Park creating over 500 jobs.

The initial phase of development will see the creation of a southern gateway on the ancestral seat of the Earls of Durham, and will feature 69 luxury four and five bed terraced properties around a boulevard, designed by Newcastle architecture firm Pod and constructed by scheme developer Miller Homes.

With the first homes expected to be completed by the end of 2019, the work is part of a larger project to create a mixed-use development of residential properties, offices, retail units and open spaces on the 200 acre site.

More than 500 jobs are linked to the housebuilding phase of the project, with further positions created as part of the wider Lambton Park regeneration.

Pod director Craig Van Bedaf explained: “Our ambition for the first phase of housing at Lambton Park is grand and reflects our ability to fashion a sense of time and place from concept through to final delivery.

“Our partnership with Miller is built on trust, honesty and friendship. It’s been critical throughout the design and planning process and will be key to delivering beautiful, distinctive homes, which will be of outstanding architectural quality, adding to the character of those already found elsewhere at Lambton Park.”

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