Falcon Fox begins work on 93-home Sunderland development

By Danny BallPublished On: September 22nd, 2026Categories: News, Top Stories

Groundworks have commenced on a 93-home residential development forming part of the Riverside Sunderland regeneration programme.

Principal contractor Falcon Fox Developments is delivering the Vaux Housing scheme, led by Sunderland City Council and Siglion Developments LLP as part of the wider regeneration of the former Vaux brewery site.

The residential-led development will create two apartment blocks alongside clusters of high-density housing and duplexes.

The apartment blocks will provide 41 apartments and two commercial units, while a further 52 homes will complete the scheme, bringing the total number of homes across the development to 93.

Foundations and drainage works underway

Groundworks began during the summer to prepare the foundations and drainage infrastructure for the development.

The works are now nearing completion ahead of the installation of timber frames for the houses, which is scheduled to begin from September.

The scheme has been designed with a focus on energy performance and incorporates a range of low-carbon technologies.

These include photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems.

Falcon Fox Developments is the principal contractor for the residential phase and is delivering the project as part of the wider Riverside Sunderland regeneration programme.

Duncan Bowman, Director at Falcon Fox Developments, said: “It is exciting to see the rapidly changing skyline that is emerging across Sunderland and the transformational impact it will have on the city and its future. Clearly, the commencement of groundworks at the Vaux Housing Development, will soon mean another important part of the overall regeneration will be in place and Falcon Fox is very honoured to be delivering this project.”

Vaux forms part of wider Riverside Sunderland regeneration

The Vaux Housing scheme forms part of the wider Riverside Sunderland programme, which is regenerating the former Vaux brewery site and surrounding areas.

The development will combine apartments, houses and duplexes within a new residential neighbourhood.

The project also includes two commercial units within the apartment blocks.

The scheme is being delivered through collaboration between Sunderland City Council, Siglion Developments LLP and public and private sector partners.

Falcon Fox Developments, which is based in the North East, is responsible for construction and civil engineering works on the residential phase.

The company said its delivery of the scheme includes employment and procurement opportunities through its supply chain, although no further details of the local economic commitments were provided in the announcement.