About the Local Plan
Overview
We are currently developing a new Local Plan for South Tyneside.
This is an important document as it will set out how we will meet the area's future social, economic and environmental needs.
It will be used to assess development proposals.
Local Plan Examination
The South Tyneside draft Local Plan has now been submitted to the Secretary of State for examination in public.
An independent inspector will review the plan, before it is then considered by the Council for adoption.
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These pages explain more about what our emerging Local Plan is and provides answers to some of the key questions you may have.