02 Oct 2025

New affordable homes coming to Bishop Auckland

Pudsey Close, our newest housing development in Bishop Auckland will provide 19 high-quality, energy-efficient homes, with completion anticipated in Spring 2027.

The development will be delivered in partnership with our construction colleagues at Oaktree Living and will feature a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom homes, as well as two-bedroom bungalows. Each property will benefit from a contemporary design and incorporate sustainable technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps, photovoltaic solar panels, electric vehicle charging points, and enhanced thermal insulation. These elements are intended to promote renewable energy use and support tenants in reducing their energy bills.

Andrew Kitchen, Head of Development, said: “Pudsey Close is a fantastic example of how we’re continuing to invest in affordable homes, designed with sustainability and modern living in mind. This development reflects our commitment to creating places where people can thrive and supports our ambition to build balanced communities working once again with Oaktree Living to bring these homes to Bishop Auckland.”

John Seymour, Business Manager, Oaktree Living said: “We’re delighted to partner with Livin on this new development, bringing 19 energy-efficient homes to Bishop Auckland. Each property will feature sustainable technologies, helping shape the future of affordable housing.”

Find out more information about our development here.

Pictured, left to right: Clare Johnson (Development Manager), Andrew Kitchen (Head of Development) and John Seymour (Business Manager for Oaktree Living)

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How do I apply for a Livin home or bungalow?

We advertise all of our available homes on our Find A Home page, simply visit this page for more information.

Before you can place a bid on one of our homes, you must first have an active account with the relevant Choice Based Lettings Scheme. Almost all our homes are located in County Durham and therefore are allocated through the Durham Key Options scheme. Durham Key Options (DKO) is a partnership between Durham County Council and landlords across County Durham.

We have a small number of homes which are located outside Durham, these are all advertised through Tees Valley HomeFinder, Hartlepool HomeSearch and Darlington HomeSearch; They are similar to Durham Key Options but we do not process applications registered for these schemes. If you wish to register an application for homes advertised in this area, please apply directly.

Once your application is approved, you will then be able to bid on homes that meet your needs. You can access the application form directly by visiting the relevant Choice Based Lettings system.

How long will it take for my application to be processed?

We aim to start processing your application within 10 working days. If we require any further information after this point, we will contact you to ask for this. Once we have received all the required information we will notify you of our decision within 20 days, and if accepted we will activate your account. You can also check your application status online by logging into the DKO portal.

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Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Buy?

Tenants who have been with Livin since before the transfer from Sedgefield Council in 2009 may have the “Preserved Right to Buy” their property. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Buy website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.

Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Acquire?

If you have been a tenant for 3 or more years you may have the right to buy your property under the Right to Acquire scheme. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Acquire website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.