About the Local Plan
South Tyneside's needs over the next 15 to 20 years
Assessments and evidence
A huge amount of work has been carried out to prepare for the Local Plan, with lots of evidence gathered.
This has included assessments of our growth needs, including:
- employment floorspace
- retail capacity
- future housing requirements
We have also carefully studied evidence on Strategic Flood Risk and utilities.
Read the evidence documents produced for the Local Plan
South Tyneside's future needs
South Tyneside needs to provide over 5253 new homes by 2040.
We must also meet our need for land for employment opportunities.
Any future growth will also need supporting infrastructure, such as:
- school places,
- access to services,
- green spaces, and
- road network capacity.
Why a 15-year plan has been chosen
The Local Plan must cover a minimum of 15 years.
The proposed period of 2023 to 2040 meets this requirement, as the Council expects the plan to be adopted in 2025.
The plan period will allow the Council to plan effectively to meet the borough's long-term development needs.