Partnership Schemes
Working jointly with registered providers from site appraisal onward, including grant-funded, Section 106 and competitively tendered contracts.
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North East England · Part of the Hewitson Group
Quality Homes,
Built for Affordable Living.
Oaktree Living delivers new build developments for social housing providers across the North East: partnership, land-led and tendered schemes taken from concept design through construction to aftercare.
About Oaktree Living
We specialise in the delivery of new build developments for a range of social housing providers, delivering partnership, land-led and tendered works.
From initial concept to design, through construction and after sales care, we combine high quality materials, modern construction methods and an excellent internal specification to create new homes.
Oaktree Living is one of seven businesses in the Hewitson Group, within its Hewitson Development division. That means groundworks, plant, haulage and civils sit under the same roof, so remediation, roads and sewers on our sites are self-delivered rather than subcontracted out.
- Partnership, land-led and tendered procurement routes
- Concept design through to post-completion aftercare
- Energy efficient specification as standard: ASHP, PV and MVHR
- Modern methods of construction where programme demands it
- Brownfield remediation handled in-house by the Hewitson Group
- Premier Guarantee warranty across our housing association stock
- Part of a seven-company group with plant, haulage and groundworks in-house
87+
Homes delivered
5
Housing partners
7
Hewitson Group companies
1987
Hewitson Group established. 40 years in 2027
Latest Progress
Live schemes.
Site update · September 2026
Tunstall Farm, Ryhope
Offsite drainage complete, with onsite drainage, vibro piling and foundations now underway as the development advances.
Partnership · Land-Led · Tendered
Concept Design
Through to After Sales Care.
What We Do
How we deliver.
From land acquisition and planning through to handover and aftercare, a single accountable partner for registered providers.
Land-Led
We source and buy the site, secure planning, build the homes and sell the completed development on to a housing provider: risk carried by us, not them.
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Design & Build
Concept design through to turnkey handover and post-completion support, with our own architects, engineers and warranty providers appointed from day one.
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Modern Methods
Light gauge steel frame and offsite systems where they shorten programme and improve airtightness, used on conversions and constrained infill sites.
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Off-Gas Homes
Air source heat pumps, photovoltaics, battery storage and MVHR. We have delivered the first off-gas stock for two housing associations to date.
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Remediation & Conversion
Demolition, asbestos removal, gas membranes and clean cover systems: brownfield and listed buildings brought back into residential use.
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Our Work
Completed schemes.
Brownfield Remediation Handled In-House
Remediation, roads and sewers
self-delivered by companies we own.
Hewitson Group
Part of a
Wider Group.
01
Hewitson Civils
Groundworks and civil engineering across the North East, delivering packages from £50,000 to £10 million.
- Hewitson LimitedCivil engineering and groundworks specialists: earthworks, foundations, drainage and reinforced concrete structures.
- HAB NorthernHousing association groundworks: site remediation, roads, sewers and external works across our residential developments.
02
Hewitson Plant & Haulage
Plant hire and sales nationwide, supported by our own plant haulage and aggregate haulage within the North East.
- Hewitson Plant HireModern plant hire fleet, bulk haulage and tipper services supporting every Oaktree Living site.
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Hewitson Development
Residential development across affordable housing, private sale and housing for social care, through Oaktree Living, Appleton Homes and Albrough Homes.
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Have a Site
or a Scheme?
Whether you are a registered provider looking for a delivery partner, or a landowner with a site that could work for affordable housing, we would like to hear from you.
›About us
Oaktree Living
About Us
New build developments for social housing providers, delivered from concept design through construction to after sales care.
Our Approach
Quality Homes,
Built for Affordable Living.
Oaktree Living specialises in the delivery of new build developments for a range of social housing providers, delivering partnership, land-led and tendered works. From the initial concept to design, through to construction and after sales care, we combine high quality materials, modern construction methods and an excellent internal specification to create new homes.
Because we sit within the Hewitson Group, the parts of a residential scheme that usually cause programme risk (demolition, asbestos removal, contaminated ground, roads and sewers) are handled by companies we own. Hewitson Limited and HAB Northern take on the remediation and infrastructure while our own site teams get on with the homes.
That control shows in the specification. Air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and M4(2) accessible layouts are standard rather than optional, and we have twice delivered the first off-gas stock a housing association has taken on.
87+
Homes delivered
11
Strong team
7
Group companies
2,731t
CO₂ to be offset
Who We Build For
Some of our clients.
Registered providers, supported living operators and private landowners across the North East.
Livin Housing
Karbon Homes
Believe Housing
Inclusion Housing
NHS England
Durham Aged Miners Homes Association
Premier Guarantee WarrantyBuilding Regulations 2023M4(2) Accessible HomesAir Source Heat PumpsPhotovoltaic & Battery StorageModern Methods of ConstructionPart of the Hewitson GroupNorth East England
Our People
Meet the team.
A small, direct team, you deal with the people actually running the job.
›What we do
Affordable Housing Delivery
What We Do
Six ways we take a site from opportunity to occupied homes, and the schemes where each has been proven.
›Developments
Our Work
Developments
Current and completed schemes across County Durham, Teesside and the wider North East.
Currently On Site
Live schemes.
Our Work
Completed schemes.
››Tunstall Farm, Ryhope
Site update
Tunstall Farm,
Ryhope
Oaktree Living · September 2026
Major Groundwork Milestones
Major groundwork milestones are being achieved at Tunstall Farm, Ryhope. Our latest drone footage captures the significant progress being made as this development continues to advance through its early construction phases.
Progress on Site
Over the past month, offsite drainage works have been successfully completed, helping to establish the essential infrastructure required to support the new community. Across the site, onsite drainage installation is now well underway, alongside ongoing vibro piling operations and foundation construction.
These vital works lay the groundwork for the homes that will soon begin to emerge, marking another important step forward in delivering high-quality, affordable housing for the region.
About Oaktree Living
Oaktree Living is the Hewitson Group's residential developer focused on affordable housing, delivering schemes of 5 to 75 homes and committed to practical, high-quality homes that meet local demand.
›Social value
Our Commitment
Social Value
We fully understand our obligation to care for, protect and improve our planet, and we are conscious of the footprint we leave behind.
Group Commitment
Seven Companies,
One Set of Standards.
We recognise the adverse environmental impacts our services can have, as well as the benefits of supporting the communities in which we operate. Across our three divisions, Hewitson Civils (Hewitson Limited, HAB Northern), Hewitson Plant & Haulage (Hewitson Plant Hire, Hewitson Haulage) and Hewitson Development (Oaktree Living, Appleton Homes, Albrough Homes), our seven businesses have established actions to tackle some of the most pressing environmental and social concerns.
- Carbon OffsettingA holistic approach to delivering our services and sourcing materials lets us minimise waste and cut carbon output. Where emissions remain, we offset, and the planting programme on our own farmland is the mechanism.
- Local EmploymentWe use local resource wherever we can and empower local people to gain skills and employment, delivering economic regeneration that provides long term benefits to social wellbeing.
- ApprenticeshipsAn ongoing apprenticeship programme for tradespeople of all ages and school leavers. We are currently sponsoring and mentoring five trainee construction professionals at colleges and universities across the North East: quantity surveyors, managers and engineers.
- Charitable GivingIn 2023 the Hewitson Group raised upwards of £30,000 for charitable causes, alongside backing local grassroots sports teams and schools, and supporting cancer charities, hospices, CHUF, Shelter, RNLI, Air Ambulance, Tiny Lives, Papyrus, the Salvation Army and Dogs Trust.
- Community EngagementWe work hand in hand with clients and community stakeholders on donations in kind and grant support, volunteering, site visits, safety toolbox talks and community consultation events. On the RAFA Club scheme we renamed the development after the club it replaced.
- Donated WorksWe donate labour, plant and materials to community projects: a Forest School at Links Primary School in Eaglescliffe, outdoor works at the Wallsend Centre for Pathways for All, and new DDA-compliant accessible pathways for Daisy Chain in Billingham.
9,822
Trees planted
2,731t
CO₂ to be offset
1,540m
Hedgerow restored
£30k
Raised in 2023
Environment
Offsetting on
our own land.
Carbon emissions are a key contributor to climate change, so we have plans in place to offset the group's footprint, using the 390 acres of Hewitson Farms that surround our head office at Teesside Grange.
Woodland Creation
9,822 Trees Planted
We planted 8,000 trees to assist with future carbon offsetting from the group, in areas of our arable farm not being worked. With the project undergoing validation by the Soil Association, it has been calculated that 2,731 t/CO₂ will be offset. A further 1,822 trees were planted in March 2024.
Habitat Restoration
1,540m of Hedgerow
The office at Teesside Grange is surrounded by Hewitson Farms. To accompany the newly planted woodland, we have restored 1,540 metres of hedgerow across the farm to form and enhance habitats for local wildlife.
Communities
Where we have helped.
We are passionate about communities and committed to delivering meaningful engagement that makes a difference to local people.
September 2023Teenage Cancer Trust
We entered a dragon boat race along the River Tyne in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust, and came away with the win.
September 2023Great North Run
We covered the entry fees for eight staff members to take part in the Great North Run, raising over £15,000 on behalf of Pathways for All.
SchoolsLinks Primary School
We support local charities across the North East with donations and by providing labour, plant and materials, most recently constructing a Forest School at Links Primary School in Eaglescliffe.
August 2023Daisy Chain & Pathways For All
We donated labour, plant and materials for works to the Wallsend Centre outdoor area for Pathways for All, and constructed new accessible pathways to DDA regulations for the Daisy Chain charity in Billingham.
Environment
9,822 Trees Planted
for Group Carbon Offsetting.
Grassroots Sport
As Part of the Hewitson Group,
We Proudly Sponsor…
AshingtonAshington Rugby Club
EccleshallEccleshall RUFC
Harry HallHarry Hall
SpennymoorSpennymoor Town FC
YarmYarm Rugby Club
SwiftsYarm Swifts
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Get In Touch
Contact Us
We value your enquiries. Whether you have questions about our services, a site to discuss, or want to learn more about our company, our team is here to help.
Find Us
Get in touch.
Head office
Teesside Grange, Eaglescliffe,
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0QH
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0QH
Head office phone
Tyne & Wear office
Axis Building, Maingate Kingsway North,
Gateshead, NE11 0NQ
Gateshead, NE11 0NQ
Tyne & Wear phone
Regional offices
Bishop Auckland · Team Valley, Gateshead
New business
John Seymour MSc, Business Manager
07860 700299
07860 700299
›Careers
Join The Team
Careers
A career with Oaktree Living is an opportunity to be part of a company deeply invested in care, striving for a sustainable future for both the business and its employees.
Why Oaktree
Build Your Career
With Us.
Oaktree Living sits within a family-run group that has grown from an agricultural background into seven businesses across three divisions. We keep our teams small and direct, we promote from within, and we invest in people who want to stay for the long term.
- Long-term employment with a locally-sourced workforce
- Ongoing apprenticeship programme for all age groups and school leavers
- Five trainee construction professionals currently sponsored and mentored
- Routes into quantity surveying, site management and engineering
- Work on genuinely low-carbon housing rather than volume-builder stock
- Backed by plant, haulage and civils companies within the same group
Speculative Applications
Apply today.
We are always keen to hear from skilled tradespeople, site managers, surveyors and trainees who share our standards. If nothing on the group vacancies page fits, send us a speculative application below.
Typical roles
Site Managers, Joiners, Bricklayers,
Quantity Surveyors, Trainees & Apprentices
Quantity Surveyors, Trainees & Apprentices
Apprenticeships
Ongoing programme for tradespeople of all age groups and school leavers
Based at
Teesside Grange, Eaglescliffe &
Axis Building, Gateshead
Axis Building, Gateshead