A great place to live and work

We want to build a thousand homes and improve neighbourhoods around the town centre. 

This will improve communities' lives and create new ones in the heart of our town. 

Blueprint proposals will show people they will find a great place to live, work, stay and play in Stockton-on-Tees. It will transform perceptions and encourage people to stay here. 

A new neighbourhood 

Stockton Central Library will remain and Splash will be enhanced. A residential area will also surround Church Road and support interventions that will encourage walking and cycling and improve the outdoor spaces. 

Homes for a growing population 

We need 6,000 extra homes across the Borough to support our growing population. The Blueprint addresses this by: 

• focusing on housing for people who want to live in and remain in the town 
• providing around 1,000 homes in central areas 
• aiming to get more people in the town, meaning more footfall and better support for local shops and facilities 

Changing perceptions 

Some areas in the town centre are underpopulated and there's empty land that can attract anti-social behaviour. The Blueprint recognises: 

• our cherished architecture and heritage in the central areas of town, giving us a great opportunity to create a unique housing offer 
• the need to improve these areas as desirable, inclusive, safe spaces to live for everyone in the community 

A strong and sustainable market 

The Blueprint will transform the housing market and improve development in these areas by: 

• creating a greater mix of homes to meet demand like affordable apartments, starter homes, family homes, homes for older people and student accommodation 
• making sure central areas of the Borough can successfully tackle climate change and people are closer to services and facilities and don't have to rely on a car 
• working to improve existing housing in the area 

Challenges 

Some challenges in building a new neighbourhood through the Blueprint are: 

• understanding the bigger picture in the housing market and addressing residents' needs for both new and existing housing 
• a weak residential market due to low values, unproven demand for apartments and inflation 
• although there is demand for housing, public grant support will be required for some early projects which has the potential to make future projects attractive to developers 

Key areas

Town Centre South 

New apartments overlooking Stockton Waterfront urban park and residential, commercial and retail opportunities to the west of Stockton High Street. 

The Municipal Quarter 

A new urban neighbourhood with apartments in the refurbished Council offices, potential new and sustainable housing on the police station site and waterside, and live-work housing around Bishop Street. 

Castlegate Quay 

Combining residential, leisure and heritage into one place in this area. 

Prince Regent Quarter 

Explore a mixed neighbourhood on the outskirts of the town centre with apartments onto Prince Regent Street. 

North Shore 

Continuing the successful housing along the river, making use of old industrial sites to the north. 

Tees Valley Care and Health Innovation Zone (TVCHIZ) 

Housing for people of all ages to live independently as part of a community of care. Tees Marshalling Yards will be opened up for residential development. 

Potential projects 

Town Centre South - Riverside apartments 

Modern, riverfront apartments overlooking Stockton Waterfront urban park. 

Tees Valley Care and Health Innovation Zone (TVCHIZ) Community of Care 

A neighbourhood focused on health and care with a social heart in the Tees Valley Care and Health Innovation Zone.