Local Plan Consultation Feedback

Initial Draft Local Plan: Consultation Update 10 March 2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Initial Draft Local Plan consultation, which closed on 25 February 2026. Your feedback is essential in helping to shape the future of North Tyneside, and we are grateful for the time, interest and contributions provided by residents, community groups, developers, statutory bodies and other stakeholders.

The consultation was widely promoted through the Council’s Engagement Hub, direct notifications to community and residents’ groups, online and media activity, and almost 5,000 letters delivered to homes closest to the Possible Housing Sites. This generated a strong response from across the borough.

Engagement at a Glance

  • Over 100 attendees took part in the Local Plan webinar (available to watch on the Local Plan Engagement Hub).
  • 14 drop‑in events were held across Community Hubs and Libraries, attended by more than 580 residents.
  • The Engagement Hub received over 6,000 visits during the consultation period.
  • More than 1,700 comments were submitted through the map‑based survey.
  • Over 370 email responses were received.
  • Several petitions were submitted, totalling more than 7,000 signatures, including:
    • A petition requesting Site 4100 – Former Hadrian Hotel be changed from housing to retail use.
    • Petitions seeking the removal of the following Possible Housing Sites:
      • 4025B – Marden House and Park
      • 4028 – Land North of Regents Close
      • 4016 (all parcels) – North Tyneside Northern Growth Area
    • A petition opposing the release of land for new housing development from the Green Belt more generally.

Viewing Responses

You can now view written responses submitted by site promoters and other key organisations and agencies such as National Highways in full from this page. Please note that the information included in these submissions reflect the views of external respondents to the Local Plan, not the views or objectives of the Council. The Council is reviewing all the responses received and will respond to each submission alongside publication of the next draft of the Local Plan later this year.

An early summary of key themes raised about several of the most commented‑on sites is also available.

Before publishing individual responses from residents, we are reviewing all submissions to remove personal information and ensure content is appropriate for public release. These will be added to the Engagement Hub once this process is complete.

What Happens Next

We are currently:

  • Collating and reviewing all comments received
  • Confirming signatory numbers for each petition
  • Continuing technical and evidence‑based work to inform the next draft

Later in 2026, the Council will publish the Publication Draft Local Plan for public consultation. This version will reflect the feedback received so far, along with updated evidence. A Consultation Statement will also be published, explaining how comments have influenced the revised plan.

All consultees—including everyone who responded to this consultation—will be invited to comment before the plan is submitted to Government for independent Examination.

Stay Informed

Information about the Local Plan, including documents, evidence and background material, remains available on the Local Plan Engagement Hub, where further updates will be added throughout the year.

Thank you once again for your continued interest and involvement. Your views are highly valued and will continue to play an important role in shaping the future of North Tyneside.

Vision Issues and Options Local Plan Consultation (August to October 2025)

This first stage of consultation on the North Tyneside Local Plan took place in 2025. This draft of the Local Plan set out the key strategic issues that North Tyneside's Local Plan would need to address. The Vision, Issues and Options Consultation Statement can be accessed from this page.

Initial Draft Local Plan: Consultation Update 10 March 2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Initial Draft Local Plan consultation, which closed on 25 February 2026. Your feedback is essential in helping to shape the future of North Tyneside, and we are grateful for the time, interest and contributions provided by residents, community groups, developers, statutory bodies and other stakeholders.

The consultation was widely promoted through the Council’s Engagement Hub, direct notifications to community and residents’ groups, online and media activity, and almost 5,000 letters delivered to homes closest to the Possible Housing Sites. This generated a strong response from across the borough.

Engagement at a Glance

  • Over 100 attendees took part in the Local Plan webinar (available to watch on the Local Plan Engagement Hub).
  • 14 drop‑in events were held across Community Hubs and Libraries, attended by more than 580 residents.
  • The Engagement Hub received over 6,000 visits during the consultation period.
  • More than 1,700 comments were submitted through the map‑based survey.
  • Over 370 email responses were received.
  • Several petitions were submitted, totalling more than 7,000 signatures, including:
    • A petition requesting Site 4100 – Former Hadrian Hotel be changed from housing to retail use.
    • Petitions seeking the removal of the following Possible Housing Sites:
      • 4025B – Marden House and Park
      • 4028 – Land North of Regents Close
      • 4016 (all parcels) – North Tyneside Northern Growth Area
    • A petition opposing the release of land for new housing development from the Green Belt more generally.

Viewing Responses

You can now view written responses submitted by site promoters and other key organisations and agencies such as National Highways in full from this page. Please note that the information included in these submissions reflect the views of external respondents to the Local Plan, not the views or objectives of the Council. The Council is reviewing all the responses received and will respond to each submission alongside publication of the next draft of the Local Plan later this year.

An early summary of key themes raised about several of the most commented‑on sites is also available.

Before publishing individual responses from residents, we are reviewing all submissions to remove personal information and ensure content is appropriate for public release. These will be added to the Engagement Hub once this process is complete.

What Happens Next

We are currently:

  • Collating and reviewing all comments received
  • Confirming signatory numbers for each petition
  • Continuing technical and evidence‑based work to inform the next draft

Later in 2026, the Council will publish the Publication Draft Local Plan for public consultation. This version will reflect the feedback received so far, along with updated evidence. A Consultation Statement will also be published, explaining how comments have influenced the revised plan.

All consultees—including everyone who responded to this consultation—will be invited to comment before the plan is submitted to Government for independent Examination.

Stay Informed

Information about the Local Plan, including documents, evidence and background material, remains available on the Local Plan Engagement Hub, where further updates will be added throughout the year.

Thank you once again for your continued interest and involvement. Your views are highly valued and will continue to play an important role in shaping the future of North Tyneside.

Vision Issues and Options Local Plan Consultation (August to October 2025)

This first stage of consultation on the North Tyneside Local Plan took place in 2025. This draft of the Local Plan set out the key strategic issues that North Tyneside's Local Plan would need to address. The Vision, Issues and Options Consultation Statement can be accessed from this page.