Infrastructure Delivery Plan update

Overview

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. 

Representations (comments) can be made until 11:59pm on Friday 24 April 2026.

Please do not use this form to raise new site proposals or to revisit objections to parts of the submitted Plan that are not proposed for modification.

The Council is also consulting on the following documents:

• Main Modifications Schedule - Publication Draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 (2026)
• South Tyneside Local Plan 2023 -2040 Policies Map – Main Modification Schedule (2026)
• Sustainability Appraisal Main Modifications addendum (2026)
• Habitats Regulations Assessment Main Modifications addendum (2026)
• South Tyneside Local Plan 2023 -2040 – Additional Modifications Schedule (2026)

These can be found here (opens in new window).  All representations made on these documents will be sent to the Inspector for consideration with the exception of those relating to the Additional Modification Schedule, which will be considered by the Council.

Full details of the Examination of the South Tyneside Local Plan and this consultation can be found here (opens in new window).

Other ways to respond

Anyone unable to use the online portal can submit a response by email to local.plan@southtyneside.gov.uk. 

If you are finding it difficult to submit a response then please call us on 0191 424 7692.