Strategic land review
Character Area Site Assessments
Inner South Shields Site Assessments
Outer South Shields Site Assessments (1-40)
Outer South Shields Site Assessments (41-77)
Fellgate and Hedworth Site Assessments
The Boldons and Cleadon Site Assessment
What the red, amber and green sites on the map mean
The colours of the sites shown on the SLR map refer to the development potential of each site based on officer assessment. This does not involve detailed site investigation or formal development appraisals at this stage.
Sites shown as green are considered to be most suitable for development.
Amber sites are not as suitable as green sites as they may be in the Green Belt or include other designations such as open space or playing fields, or may need some mitigation to support development.
Sites shown as red are considered the least suitable for development and therefore less likely be considered for development in the Local Plan.
Yellow sites have already gained planning permission since preparation of the SLR began, with the vast majority either under construction or completed.
Where new houses and businesses are going to be built
At present no decisions have been made on which sites are to be developed. But, the new Local Plan must identify sites to be allocated for new development over the next 20 years. The green and amber sites in the SLR are more likely to be able to support this development, however all site options must be considered in the preparation of the Local Plan. Planning applications must also be submitted before any development can take place, which also provides an opportunity for public consultation. It is important to remember that factors may change over time, which can affect the suitability of sites for development. Indeed, other sites previously not considered (known as 'windfall' sites) may also come forward as we prepare the Local Plan.
How many houses will be built
Previously, we expected that the Local Plan would need to provide around 4,500 new houses between 2016 and 2036. However, the Government recently proposed a new national housing methodology, which means we may need to build an additional 660 homes over the next 20 years.
Brownfield sites
The Local Plan will prioritise the development of the most suitable brownfield sites. But unfortunately, it is unlikely that there are enough suitable brownfield sites in South Tyneside to accommodate all the housing and employment we need to provide for in the Local Plan.
The impact of building homes on local facilities, schools, roads and infrastructure
New housing will increase pressure on community facilities and infrastructure. We will work closely with residents, Councillors, other council departments and partners to ensure the new Local Plan will provide the facilities, amenities and improvements to the road network to support new development.
The impact on the environment
The council has a duty to protect the built and natural environment and we will protect our most valuable and important assets. Future development will need to consider any impacts on wildlife, our historic environment and landscape. This is fundamental to the Local Plan.
Stay involved
We need your involvement to help us prepare the Local Plan. If you would like to be kept informed of the Local Plan progress, please e-mail us with your details at local.plan@southtyneside.gov.uk.