Local Plan Evidence and Information
This evidence library contains documents and information used to support the preparation of the North Tyneside Local Plan. The information collated here remains in development in preparation for the next stage of consultation on the Local Plan and will continue to be developed and updated.
Select a topic area below or expand a table heading to view the available evidence documents.
Introduction
About North Tyneside
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANT 1 | Our North Tyneside Council Plan 2025-2029.pdf (5.17 MB) (pdf) | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
A New Spatial Vision and Objectives for North Tyneside
Spatial Vision and Objectives
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVO 1 | Local Plan Vision Issues and Options Website Material.pdf (1.97 MB) (pdf) | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| SVO 6 | Vision Issues and Options Consultation Response Schedule.pdf (720 KB) (pdf) | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| SVO 7 | Vision Issues and Options Consultation Statement | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
Spatial Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Economic Development
The Green Belt
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRB 1 | Green Belt Assessment Appendix Overview | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| GRB 2 | Green Belt Purpose A Proformas and Maps | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| GRB 3 | Green Belt Purpose B Proformas and Maps | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| GRB 4 | Green Belt Purpose C Proformas and Maps | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| GRB 5 | North East Green Belt Methodology | 2025 | LUC |
| GRB 6 | Green Belt Review Draft | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
Meeting Housing Needs
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOU 1 | Housing Land Map of Sites for Assessment | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| HOU 2 | Housing Delivery Test Action Plan 2022.pdf (978 KB) (pdf) | 2022 | Capita North Tyneside |
| HOU 3 | North Tyneside Housing and 5 Year Land Supply Summary 2025.pdf (272 KB) (pdf) | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| HOU 5 | Gypsy Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Assessment | 2026 | Arc4 |
| HOU 6 | Strategic Housing Market Assessment - Final Report.pdf (5.53 MB) (pdf) | 2021 | Arc4 |
| HOU 13 | Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority Area.pdf (2.75 MB) (pdf) |
Local Green Space
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGS 1 | Local Green Space Designation.docx (140 KB) (docx) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
Regenerating Town Centres and Communities
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTC 1 | Retail and Leisure Study Appendix 1 - Study Area.pdf (2.22 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | Nexus Planning |
| RTC 2 | Retail and Leisure Study Appendix 2 - Household Survey.pdf (9.89 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | Nexus Planning |
| RTC 3 | Retail and Leisure Study Appendix 3 - Healthchecks Matrix.pdf (279 KB) (pdf) | 2026 | Nexus Planning |
| RTC 4 | Retail and Leisure Study Appendix 4 - Retail Assessment.pdf (4.28 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | Nexus Planning |
| RTC 5 | Retail and Leisure Study Appendix 5 - Leisure Assessment.pdf (937 KB) (pdf) | 2026 | Nexus Planning |
| RTC 6 | Retail and Leisure Study Appendix 6 - Town Centre Boundaries.pdf (4.15 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | Nexus Planning |
| RTC 7 | Retail and Leisure Study 2026.pdf (1.25 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | Nexus Planning |
| RTC 8 | Wallsend Masterplan.pdf (18.7 MB) (pdf) | 2023 | North Tyneside Council |
| RTC 9 | Whitley Bay Seafront Master Plan.pdf (616 KB) (pdf) | 2015 | North Tyneside Council |
| RTC 15 | Town Centre Sequential Assessment and Primary Shopping Area Assessment.pdf (1.1 MB) (pdf) | 2015 | Capita North Tyneside |
Spatial Strategy
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPS 1 | 2025 Sites Assessment Methodology | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| SPS 2 | Initial Draft Local Plan Site Assessment 2026 | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| SPS 3 | 2025 Site Selection Conclusions | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
Climate Change, Water Management and Waste Resources
Climate Change Strategic Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCA 1 | Carbon Net Zero 2030 Action Plan.pdf (2.1 MB) (pdf) | 2022 | North Tyneside Council |
| CCA 2 | Carbon Net Zero Action Plan Update | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| CCA 3 | North Tyneside Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2029.pdf (334 KB) (pdf) | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| CCA 4 | Climate Emergency Action Plan 2020.pdf (5.06 MB) (pdf) | 2020 | North Tyneside Council |
| CCA 5 | North East Inshore and North East Offshore Marine Plan.pdf (1000 KB) (pdf) | 2021 | Marine Management Organisation |
| CCA 6 | Northumberland and North Tyneside Shoreline Management Plan 2 (Scottish Border to River Tyne) - Main Report.pdf (33.7 MB) (pdf) | 2009 | Environment Agency |
| CCA 7 | Hartley Cove to the River Tyne Coastal Strategy Plan.pdf (24.9 MB) (pdf) | 2007 | Scott Wilson |
Flood Risk, Water Quality and Infrastructure
Low Carbon and Renewable Energy and Infrastructure
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCE 1 | Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technology.pdf (1.1 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
Waste
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WST 1 | Model of Waste Arisings and Waste Management Capacity for the North East of England Waste Planning Authorities.pdf (5.63 MB) (pdf) | 2012 | Urban Mines |
| WST 3 | North East Aggregates Working Party Annual Report 2024.pdf (1.85 MB) (pdf) | 2025 | Northumberland County Council |
| WST 4 | North East England Aggregates Working Party Annual Report 2024.pdf (1.83 MB) (pdf) | 2025 | Northumberland County Council |
| WST 5 | Draft Tyne and Wear Joint Local Aggregates Assessment (2024 Data).pdf (931 KB) (pdf) | 2025 | Tyne and Wear Authorities |
Built and Historic Environment
Well Designed, Safe and Inclusive Places
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSP 1 | Townscape and Landscape Character Description.docx (3.96 MB) (docx) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
Historic Environment
The Natural Environment
Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 1 | North Tyneside Habitats Regulations Assessment (Publication Draft) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| BIO 2 | Local Nature Recovery Strategy.pdf (5.35 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | NEMSA |
| BIO 3 | Newcastle and North Tyneside Biodiversity Action Plan.pdf (4.05 MB) (pdf) | 2010 | Newcastle City Council / North Tyneside Council |
Existing Allocations
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAL 19 | Agricultural Land Classification Assessment - Killingworth Moor.pdf (3.67 MB) (pdf) | 2015 | Soil Environment Services |
| EAL 19 | Murton Phase 1 Geo Environmental Desk Study.pdf (540 KB) (pdf) | 2015 | Soil Environment Services |
| EAL 20 | Agricultural Land Classification Assessment - Murton Gap.pdf (1.59 MB) (pdf) | 2015 | Soil Environment Services |
| EAL 21 | Killingworth Moor Phase 1 Geo Environmental Desk Study.pdf (667 KB) (pdf) | 2015 | Capita |
Historic Environment
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HER 10 | Killingworth Village Conservation Area Character Appraisal.pdf (8.03 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | 2026 |
Healthy, Connected and Inclusive Places
Green Infrastructure and Open Space
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIO 2 | Final Playing Pitch Strategy April 2025.pdf (1.78 MB) (pdf) | 2025 | Knight Kavanagh & Page |
Noise and Air Quality
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAQ 1 | Air Quality Strategy 2023-2028.pdf (1.22 MB) (pdf) | 2023 | North Tyneside Council |
Traffic, Commuting and Public Transport
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPT 1 | Newcastle Airport Masterplan 2040.pdf (65.5 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | Newcastle Airport |
| TPT 7 | North Tyneside Vision Led Transport Strategy.pdf (6.02 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | WSP |
| TPT 19 | North Tyneside Highway Asset Management Plan 2017-2032.pdf (969 KB) (pdf) | 2017 | North Tyneside Council |
Community Infrastructure
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIN 3 | Impact upon Education Provision of New Home Building.pdf | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
Infrastructure Delivery and Funding
Infrastructure Delivery and Funding
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDF 1 | North Tyneside Infrastructure Delivery Plan | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
Site Specific Policy Framework
Existing Allocations
Supporting Examination, Legal and Procedural Documents
Community Engagement
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN 2 | Statement of Community Involvement 2025.pdf (609 KB) (pdf) | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
Plan Preparation and Assessment
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRE 1 | Local Development Scheme | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| EIA 1 | Equality Impact Assessment | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| PRE 2 | Duty to Cooperate Interim Statement | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| PRE 3 | Sustainability Appraisal for Local Plan (Initial Draft Local Plan) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| PRE 4a | Sustainability Appraisal for Local Plan (Publication Draft) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| PRE 4b | Sustainability Appraisal for Local Plan (Publication Draft) Policy Assesment | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| PRE 5 | Sustainability Appraisal for Local Plan (Vision Issues and Options August 2025) | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
| PRE 6 | Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report North Tyneside 2025 | 2025 | North Tyneside Council |
Consultation Material
| Ref. | Evidence document | Year | Author / Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON 1 | Initial Draft Local Plan FAQs.docx (40.2 KB) (docx) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |
| CON 2 | Initial Draft Local Plan Summary Booklet.pdf (19.6 MB) (pdf) | 2026 | North Tyneside Council |