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  • Local Plan Policies Map Changes

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing proposed revisions to the Local Plan Policies Map. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Policies Map Modifications (opens in new window) do not form part of the Main Modifications. They are being published alongside them and were limited to those needed to give effect to the... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Sustainability Appraisal Addendum

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing an addendum to the Sustainability Appraisal. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Sustainability Appraisal addendum (opens in new window) considers the potential sustainability implications of each of the proposed Main Modifications and presents an assessment of any... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Habitats Regulations Assessment addendum

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing an addendum to the Habitats Regulations Assessment. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Habitats Regulations Assessment Addendum (opens in new window) considers the potential implications of each of the proposed Main Modifications and presents an assessment of any... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Infrastructure Delivery Plan update

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing an update to the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP). The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The IDP identifies the infrastructure required to support the delivery of the Local Plan. The IDP (opens in new window) has been updated to take account of changes to and... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation

    South Tyneside Council is consulting on the proposed Main Modifications to the South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040. These are changes the independent Planning Inspector examining the draft plan has identified as being necessary to make the Plan sound and legally compliant. This consultation is not a repeat of earlier consultations, and it is not an opportunity to comment on parts of the Plan that are not proposed to be modified. Comments are therefore only invited on: ... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Additional Modifications Schedule

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing a Local Plan Additional Modifications Schedule. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Additional Modifications schedule (opens in a new window) addresses minor changes and includes factual updates and changes for consistency, clarity and corrections. These are published alongside the... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Laygate, South Shields - Proposed extension of parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council have been made aware of problems with vehicular movements surrounding the Laygate area, South Shields particularly within close proximity to the opposing junction of Rekendyke Lane. It has been raised that vehicles are parking along the stretch prior to the bus stop, this posing a road safety risk as it increases the likelihood of head on collisions with vehicles overtaking parked vehicles on the adjacent side of the road. We propose to introduce the... More
    Opened 2 March 2026

  • Formal Consultation - Downhill Lane, Boldon Colliery

    Following an informal consultation with local residents regarding the proposal to install traffic calming measures on Downhill Lane, the Road Safety team are now looking to proceed with the formal consultation stage of the proposal. The informal Consultation was undertaken between 20 th October until 10 th November 2025. A summary of the consultation results has been shown below. Responses received: 6 In favour: 4 ... More
    Opened 27 February 2026

  • St Johns Avenue 2, Hebburn

    South Tyneside Council have been alerted, by residents, to problems emerging from St Johns Avenue area, Hebburn at various junctions within the area. When vehicles are parked within 10m of a narrow junction, it reduces forward visibility for both motorists and pedestrians which is a road safety concern. We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting at Any Time (double yellow lines) to improve forward visibility. As shown in the attatched plan: ... More
    Opened 25 February 2026

  • Clennel Avenue, Hebburn

    South Tyneside Council have been alerted, by residents, to problems emerging from Clennel Avenue area, Hebburn at various junctions within the area. When vehicles are parked within 10m of a narrow junction, it reduces forward visibility for both motorists and pedestrians which is a road safety concern. We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting at Any Time (double yellow lines) to improve forward visibility, as shown in the below plan: ... More
    Opened 25 February 2026

  • McAnany Avenue, South Shields - Pay and Display Changes

    South Tyneside Council’s Parking Services Team is seeking feedback on a proposal to introduce Pay and Display parking at a disused area near South Tyneside District Hospital, within the grounds of the old Brinkburn site. This site is currently unused, and we aim to bring it into service as a managed car park to improve parking availability in the area. As part of this proposal, we also intend to include on-street parking along McAnany Avenue within the Pay and Display... More
    Opened 23 January 2026

  • Mill Dam, South Shields - Pay and Display Changes

    South Tyneside Council’s Parking Services Team is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Mill Dam Car Park. Mill Dam Car Park: Currently free but time limited. We propose converting this to a Pay and Display car park to improve parking management and availability. The consultation drawing PS31-LTP-2025-MD provides an overview of the proposed scheme. Proposed Tariff: 1 st hour free. 2 nd hour £1. 3 rd... More
    Opened 23 January 2026

  • Station Road, South Shields - Pay and Display Changes

    South Tyneside Council’s Parking Services Team is seeking feedback on a proposal to develop a disused parcel of land at Station Road, South Shields into a Pay and Display car park. This site will be brought up to standard and managed to provide additional parking capacity in the area. We recognise that the proposed changes may affect some residents more than others and we encourage all residents to share their views during this consultation period. The... More
    Opened 23 January 2026

  • Highcroft Park Allotment Access, Whitburn

    As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitments to create a safer environment for all highway users, it is proposed to restrict the access at Highcroft Park Allotments and prevent through traffic from Lizard Lane to Highcroft Park. Currently, there is a through route between Lizard Lane and Highcroft Park via the allotments. Following a road safety review of the junction where Lizard Lane meets the allotments, the Council is proposing to restrict this access... More
    Opened 22 December 2025

  • Monkton Lane, Jarrow Proposed Crossing

    South Tyneside Councils Road Safety Department are consulting on a proposed road safety scheme in your area. As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitment to create a safer environment for all highway users, we propose to make an improvement on Monkton Lane, Jarrow. The Road Safety Team would like to install a new parallel crossing. The crossing has been proposed to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing in the area and also act as a traffic calming feature with... More
    Opened 21 December 2025

  • Gainsborough Avenue, South Shields - Proposed parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council have been made aware of problems persisting in the Gainsborough Avenue area, South Shields particularly with vehicles parking infront of driveways at school pick up and drop off periods this leading to residents being unable to access/egress from driveways. It has also been brought to our attention that visibility within this location is particularly bad this mostly being due to vehicles parking within close proximity to junctions throughout the area. ... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Foreshore Area Parking Proposals

    South Tyneside Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Team is seeking feedback from residents regarding a proposal to introduce permit parking in the streets surrounding the Foreshore area in South Shields. During the summer months, this area becomes particularly busy, and parking demand often exceeds availability. This can result in visitors occupying spaces that would otherwise be used by residents. To help address this issue, we are considering the introduction of a permit... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Monkton Lane, Jarrow Traffic Calming - Formal Consultation

    South Tyneside Councils Road Safety Department are consulting on a proposed crossing and traffic calming scheme in your area. We have had a number of enquiries from residents and general road users requesting further traffic calming measures on Monkton Lane, Jarrow. Following a traffic investigation into the enquiries it was determined that further traffic calming measures should be considered. In light of the above information, we are proposing to... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Lizard Lane area, Whitburn - Proposed Traffic Calming Revisions

    The Road Safety team has identified ongoing concerns regarding vehicle speeds on Lizard Lane, particularly near the allotment access south of Highcroft Park. Multiple reports indicate that drivers are frequently exceeding safe speeds along this section, despite the presence of existing traffic calming measures. To address concerns raised, the team is proposing the removal of two of the existing speed cushions and the installation of a full width hump in their place. ... More
    Opened 3 December 2025

  • Tree and Woodland Policy Online Consultation and Questionnaire

    Trees are important to our environment, health, and communities. South Tyneside Council looks after trees on land it owns or manages. This policy explains how we care for these trees, why they matter, and how we keep people safe. We look after around 300 hectares of tree canopy. This is across 500 hectares of woodland. One hectare is about the size of a full rugby pitch or nearly two football pitches placed side by side. Trees help wildlife and improve air... More
    Opened 12 November 2025

  • St Marys Area - Formal Consultation

    South Tyneside Council's Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) is seeking feedback from residents on a proposal to implement junction protection and crossing improvements around the St Marys area. As part of STC's ongoing commitment to creating a safer environment for all highway users, the scheme has been drafted and allocated funding. This includes measures such as junction protection with yellow lines, school keep clears and dropped crossing points to enhance safety around schools. ... More
    Opened 4 November 2025

  • Mill Dene View area, Jarrow - Proposed extension of parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council has been made aware of concerns regarding vehicles parking in close proximity to the end of the existing double yellow line restrictions. This behaviour is reported to significantly reduce visibility for drivers entering or exiting driveways and increases the risk of head-on collisions, particularly when vehicles are forced to overtake parked cars. We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting (double yellow lines) to improve resident... More
    Opened 3 November 2025

  • Lizard Lane area, Whitburn - Proposed parking restrictions

    The Road Safety Team has been made aware of ongoing safety concerns on Lizard Lane, particularly near the allotment access south of Highcroft Park. It has been observed that vehicles are frequently parking close to the allotment entrance on the residential side of the road. This often forces northbound traffic especially larger commercial vehicles to move into the opposite lane to pass, increasing road safety risks in the area. To address this issue, the... More
    Opened 24 October 2025

  • Westoe Road, South Shields - Toucan Crossing

    South Tyneside Council's Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) wants to hear from residents about a new proposal for a Toucan Crossing on Westoe Road, South Shields. As part of STC’s ongoing efforts to make our roads safer for everyone, Active Travel has identified Westoe Road as a key spot for a new crossing. This would connect the two sections of the cycleway that cross Westoe Road, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to get around. The concept drawing outlines various... More
    Opened 22 October 2025

  • Formal Consultation - Westoe Road Toucan Crossing

    As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitment to create a safer environment for all highway users, we propose to make an improvement on Westoe Road, South Shields. The Road Safety Team would like to install a new Toucan Crossing. The crossing has been proposed to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists crossing in the area, in particular the students heading to and from the nearby schools. More
    Opened 22 October 2025

  • Stanhope Primary, South Shields - Proposed School Safety scheme

    South Tyneside Council are proposing to introduce a Road Safety scheme within your area. The team were made aware of issues with vehicle parking within close proximity to the junctions through out the Stanhope Primary area. It has also been raised that the condition of the road markings within the area are particularly bad, with the existing restrictions being outdated. We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time (double... More
    Opened 20 October 2025

  • Downhill Lane Traffic Calming

    In our ongoing efforts to reduce road traffic collisions and improve road safety, South Tyneside Council are proposing to install traffic calming on Downhill Lane. It is envisaged the traffic calming will bring speeds down to compliant levels and create a safer environment for highway users. All the proposed traffic calming locations have been chosen in accordance with design guidance and standards set by the Department for Transport. This is to ensure that... More
    Opened 20 October 2025

  • Reading Road Area and Temple Park Road, South Shields - School Safety Improvements

    South Tyneside Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Team is writing to follow up on a recent consultation regarding proposed parking restrictions in the vicinity of Reading Road, South Shields. The consultation received a strong response, with 50 residents sharing their views: 25 supported the proposals 23 opposed them 2 expressed no strong opinion In light of the feedback received, the team proposes moving forward with implementing restrictions at all junctions... More
    Opened 8 September 2025

  • Ushaw Road, Hebburn - removal of parking restrictions

    Some residents and visitors to Fernyhough Hall have requested that the double yellow lines on the east side of the street be removed to allow parking. We understand this may not be welcomed by all, particularly residents who have been inconvenienced by inconsiderate motorists parking across their driveways in the past. But we aim to find a balance between maintaining access and improving parking for visitors. The purpose of this survey is to assess whether... More
    Opened 4 August 2025

  • Highfield Road, South Shields

    We propose to make changes to the on-street parking arrangements on Highfield Road, South Shields adjacent to the small parade of shops with residential flats above near Highfield Service Station. As some residents are aware, parking in this area is extremely limited. It has become increasingly difficult for those living in the flats or visiting the shops to find a convenient space due to the number of vehicles associated with the nearby Highfield Service Centre occupying... More
    Opened 31 July 2025
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