Major Gateshead housing and office scheme progresses in Baltic Quarter

The plans would create a new neighbourhood, as well as new places to work, shop, eat, relax and spend time as a community.

ECF, a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse, will now work with Gateshead Council after signing a pre-development contract, to help shape the future of the Baltic Quarter, including funding and how it will be delivered over time.

The area sits at the heart of the Council's regeneration strategy, launched in September 2025.

Councillor Martin Gannon, leader of Gateshead Council, said:"Gateshead has always been a place of strength, pride and ambition - a place that gets things done, and can deliver regeneration as we did with the Glasshouse (Sage Gateshead) and BALTIC 25 years ago.

"This new agreement, working with a respected industry partner like ECF is testament to that and demonstrates our proactive approach to regenerating our neighbourhoods for the future.

"The Baltic Quarter is a key project for the Council and one we believe

Sir Michael Lyons, chair of ECF, added: "The Baltic Quarter already has a vibrant community and we look forward to working with Gateshead Council to bring their wider vision for the area to life.

"Following the signing of the Pre-Development Agreement, we will now work with the council and other stakeholders to shape the plans to support the delivery of this exciting opportunity.

"Gateshead Council's wider regeneration vision is a perfect example of how UK towns and cities can use their industrial heritage to support not just today's plans but tomorrow's ambitions, and the generations to come."

Words: Alice Bird