Background information

Background research helped us create projects to improve homes

We carried out lots of research before developing the Neighbourhood Action Plans.

This helped us really understand the needs of each of the neighbourhoods, and to create projects that would help to improve them. Use the documents below to get more information about the research we carried out.

Urban design, heritage and character reports

GVA Bensham and Saltwell Urban Design, Heritage and Character Analysis Report| (4.4MB)

GVA Deckham Urban Design, Heritage and Character Analysis Report| (1.5MB)

GVA North Felling Urban Design, Heritage and Character Analysis Report| (1.3MB)

GVA Teams Urban Design, Heritage and Character Analysis Report| (1.6MB)

GVA neighbourhood profiles

Bensham and Saltwell| (1.1MB)

Deckham| (807KB)

North Felling| (1.1MB)

Teams| (914KB)

Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners housing market analysis reports

Bensham and Saltwell| (168KB)

Deckham| (223KB)

North Felling| (169KB)

Teams| (169KB)

Neighbourhood management

Find out how our Neighbourhood Officer team supports residents living in regeneration areas.

Neighbourhood Officer Annual Report 2009-10|

Neighbourhood Officer Annual Report 2008-09|

Neighbourhood Officer Annual Report 2007-08|

Other reports

Social regeneration consultants' consultation feedback and analysis report| (5.1MB)

Sunderland Road Strategy Study: Community Consultation| (1.3MB)

Gateshead Council

Background information