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Councillors have backed plans to build a mix of affordable rent and rent to buy homes in Ryhope. The development was approved despite one objection over traffic and visual impact.
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00:00Plans for 75 affordable homes on the outskirts of Sunderland have been approved by city councillors.
00:07Sunderland City Council's Planning and Highways Committee gave unanimous backing to proposals
00:13for agricultural land at Tunstall Farm in Ryhope, described in documents as a former
00:18poultry farm. The scheme includes demolition of existing buildings and construction of one
00:24to four bedroom homes, with a mix of affordable rent and rent-to-buy properties.
00:30Access would be from Rotary Road alongside landscaping, drainage and pedestrian links.
00:35Council planners recommended approval, saying the site is allocated for housing and would
00:41help meet affordable need, subject to conditions.
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