Publication Draft Local Plan

North Tyneside Council is preparing a new Local Plan to guide how the Borough grows and develops up to 2042/43.

The Local Plan will help decide where new homes, jobs and community facilities should be located, what infrastructure is needed to support growth, and how we protect green spaces, wildlife, heritage and the environment.

We are now consulting on the Publication Draft Local Plan, which is the final stage of consultation before the Plan is submitted for independent examination. This consultation opened on 28th September 2026.

Please respond by 11:59pm on Thursday 12 November 2026.

You can view information and supporting evidence informing the Local Plan preparation here: Local Plan Evidence and Information .

Further advice about submitting comments at this formal Regulation 19 Stage can be found here: Responding to the Local Plan Publication Draft Consultation .

Information about the examination process that would follow submission of the Local Plan can be found here: Local Plan Examination and Guidance .

What is the Local Plan?

The Local Plan is the Borough's planning framework for the future. It guides decisions on:

• New homes and neighbourhoods
• Employment and business growth
• Infrastructure and transport
• Town centres and local services
• Green spaces and biodiversity
• Climate change and sustainability

Once adopted, it will be used to help determine planning applications across North Tyneside.

What have we heard so far?

Earlier consultation highlighted several key priorities:

• Infrastructure keeping pace with growth
• Protecting green spaces, wildlife and trees
• Managing flood risk and climate change
• Prioritising brownfield development
• Protecting the identity of local communities

This feedback, alongside updated evidence, has helped shape the Publication Draft Local Plan.

What has changed since the Initial Draft Local Plan?

Key changes include:

• New sports facilities proposed at Seaton Burn
• Removal of the Marden Quarry site
• Removal of the Regents Court site
• Additional brownfield development opportunities identified
• Greater focus on meeting housing needs
• Increased emphasis on making efficient use of land

Meeting North Tyneside's future needs

The Plan seeks to provide:

• Around 18,360 new homes by 2042/43
• More affordable housing opportunities
• Land for jobs and business growth
• Improved infrastructure and community facilities
• Protection and enhancement of green spaces and wildlife

More than half of proposed new homes would be delivered within existing towns and neighbourhoods, with additional growth proposed in selected locations where evidence shows future needs cannot be met within the urban area alone.

Key Themes

The Publication Draft Local Plan includes policies covering:

• Homes and communities
• Jobs and the economy
• Town centres
• Climate change
• Healthy and connected places
• Nature and green spaces
• Design, heritage and local character

Have Your Say

We are inviting comments on whether the Publication Draft Local Plan:

• Meets North Tyneside's future needs
• Is supported by appropriate evidence
• Has considered reasonable alternatives
• Can be delivered
• Is consistent with national planning policy

Please read the consultation documents before submitting your comments.

Consultation Documents

• Publication Draft Local Plan
• Summary Document
• Policies Map
• Consultation Statement
• Supporting Evidence Documents

Information about in-person drop-in sessions, where members of the Planning Policy Team will be available to answer questions about the proposals, can be found on the main Local Plan page .

If you have any questions about this survey or need us to do anything differently to help you take part, including providing this information in another language or format, please contact planning.policy@northtyneside.gov.uk (External link) or call 0191 643 2310.

Online webinar and in-person Local Plan information drop-ins

An online webinar is currently planned for 6pm on Wednesday 14th October. Please visit this form to register your interest: Online Webinar - Register Interest .

In addition to this webinar a number of in-person drop-in events have been organised.

A quick reminder that these sessions are drop-ins, with no formal presentation. You’re welcome to come along at any point during the advertised time, there’s no need to arrive right at the start.

Our planning officers will be available throughout the full session to answer questions, talk you through the proposals and explain the next steps.

To help us manage numbers and make sure everyone gets the time they need, it’s really helpful if visits are spread across the whole event window. Thank you for your patience and for taking the time to get involved.