06/08/2025
Sunderland’s city centre is poised for another significant transformation, with a planning application submitted for the next phase of redevelopment along High Street West - an integral part of the ambitious Riverside Sunderland masterplan. 🏢✨
The proposals submitted by Sunderland City Council, seek to revitalise the high street to create a dynamic mix of retail, commercial, leisure, and residential spaces.
Spread across four development plots the proposed scheme will stimulate economic activity and enhance the city centre’s lifestyle offer which hopes to redefine and re-energise this important city street.
The new buildings have been designed with flexibility in mind with the upper floors being able to accommodate either commercial office space for businesses keen to operate out of a modern city centre base, or high quality apartments that will boost the number of people living in the city centre. Active ground floor space will ensure the high street continues to attract shoppers and visitors alike.
The plans also include the removal of the enclosed footbridge which currently connects High Street West with St Mary’s Car Park as part of a series of public realm improvements that will restore historic connections and enhance pedestrian access to the former Vaux site.
The planning application which is scheduled to be determined later this year will act as a catalyst for future investment and redevelopment.
