Land For Sale, Bonners Field, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, SR6

Development opportunity extending 2.44 Acres / 0.99 Hectares located on the North bank of the River Wear, Sunderland. The Site has development potential for residential, commercial or leisure development subject to the necessary planning consent.

UNCONDITIONAL OFFERS ONLY
INVITED BY 12:00 28th MAY 2026

Summary
The Site compromises a prominent riverside development site located on the north bank of the River Wear, and extends approximately 2.44ac / 0.99 ha.

The Site occupies a highly accessible position approximately 0.5 miles from Sunderland City Centre, 0.2 miles from St Peter’s Metro Station and 0.8 miles from Sunderland Railway Station
Offers are invited by way of informal tender by no later than 12:00 28th MAY 2026

Description
Bonners Field presents an attractive riverside land opportunity suitable for redevelopment, positioned within a mixed urban environment compromising residential, student accommodation, university facilities and commercial premises. The Site enjoys open aspects across the River Wear and a prominent setting close to key local landmarks. The Site is well connected to surrounding areas, with easy access to bus routes and a short distance to the A1 (M) Motorway (approx. 8 miles), providing good links to nearby towns and cities.

Planning
The Site is identified within the Urban Core in the adopted development plan for Sunderland. Under Core Strategy Policy SP2, development within the Urban Core is supported where it enhances connectivity and pedestrian movements, provides high-quality public realm, protects and enhances heritage assets, and delivers a high standard of design that integrates positively with the existing urban fabric.

The Site was also assessed within the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (December 2020), which concluded that the land is suitable for residential development and could potentially accommodate approx. 46 units within the next 11-15 years.

Planning Policy indicates the Site is suitable for a range of complimentary mixed-use developments, including residential (C3) housing or student accommodation, together with supporting uses such as assembly and leisure (D2), business uses (B1) excluding change to B8), small scale retail (A1) serving local demands, and restaurant and cafes (A3).

It is recommended that interested parties refer to local planning policy and seek independent advice from a planning consultant on the above.

Access
The Site is accessed via Dame Dorothy Street onto Bonner’s Field, located immediately to the north of Wearmouth Bridge.

Services
Purchasers are recommended to seek independent advice as to the availability, suitability of existing and cost of connection of services to meet their requirements.

What3words
The location of the site can be found by using the following link:

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Title
The Site is sold freehold and with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Sunderland City Council

Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion

Legal and Agent Costs
The purchaser is to pay the sellers legal & surveyors costs.

Method of Sale
We are instructed to dispose of the Site by informal tender. Bids are to be submitted to Neil Kohli and Dan Huntley by no later than 12:00 Thursday 28th May in line with the following requirements:

Name and registered address of the bidder

Name and contact details of the bidder’s solicitor

Outline associated timeframes to sale completion

Offers to outline financial arrangements for acquisition including proof of funds

Where buyers require a level of conditionality, that should be clearly specified as part of any offer.

All offers are subject to contract and the seller is not under any obligation to accept any or the highest offer.

Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful bidder.

VAT
All figures are exclusive of VAT where chargeable.

Viewings
Please contact GFW for viewings

Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance  professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. Particular Date: March 2026