A NEW partnership has been announced to build 375 new homes on Teesside.

Beyond Housing and Vistry Partnerships North East are developing the controversial scheme at Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, which was given planning permission last year, despite more than 400 people signing a petition.

The scheme will provide 375 new homes in total, with 108 for shared ownership sale and affordable rent, through Beyond Housing.

A total of 37 homes will be offered for sale on a shared ownership basis, while 187 homes would be built for open market sale through Vistry’s house building division, Linden Homes, with 80 offered for private rent .

Rosemary Du Rose, Beyond Housing’s chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Vistry on this high-profile scheme which will deliver vital affordable rent and shared ownership homes in Redcar.”

Sean Egan, managing director of Vistry partnerships North East, said: “It’s fantastic that we have been able to deliver such high-quality new homes on a superb site on Teesside, offering choice for local people – be they looking for affordable rent, private rent or home ownership.”