About the Local Plan
Meeting the needs of local people
The Local Plan is central to meeting the current and future needs of all members of our community:
Homes
Policies within the Local Plan seek to deliver new homes across South Tyneside.
Jobs
We want to support new jobs and businesses, so South Tyneside is an attractive place to work and invest in.
Young people
We want to make sure young people have access to affordable housing and skilled jobs within the borough.
Supporting an ageing population
We also want to make sure we meet the needs of an ageing population, through delivering:
- new easy access homes,
- sheltered / supported housing, and
- wheelchair accessible homes.
Health and wellbeing
The Local Plan supports policies which seek to improve the health and wellbeing of its residents, by delivering high quality, accessible and safe environments.
Community facilities
The Local Plan will also help in our aim to provide excellent community facilities, all of which will support thriving communities.
See more about how we are considering infrastructure needs as part of our work on the Local Plan.