North Tyneside proposes around 18,360 homes by 2043, with Green Belt changes and a final Local Plan consultation closing on 12th November.
North Tyneside Local Plan proposes 18,360 homes
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Green Belt and grey belt stories can sound more straightforward than the decisions behind them. Our reports explain the policy arguments, the status of the application or appeal, and the matters that influenced the outcome. A committee resolution, an appeal decision and a court challenge are different stages, not interchangeable forms of permission.For the background and current guidance, see our guide to Green Belt, grey belt and other land descriptions.
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Grey belt floodplain appeal fails despite housing need
A Gunthorpe housing appeal accepts grey belt status but rejects new homes in Flood Zone 3b under the revised 2026 NPPF.
Bath Local Plan evidence opens separate November deadline
Bath and North East Somerset has published extra site selection evidence, with a 20th November deadline that does not extend the main consultation.
Walsall Green Belt appeal blocks two homes despite shortfall
An Inspector has dismissed two homes at Barr Lakes Lane, finding substantial Green Belt openness harm despite Walsall’s severe housing shortfall.
North Herts Local Plan proposes 45dph town centre floor
North Herts proposes town centre density minimums, tests grey belt and affordable housing choices, and opens consultation on 13th October.
Broxtowe PD rights condition narrowed; costs awarded
An Inspector narrows Broxtowe’s sweeping restriction on permitted development at a Green Belt barn conversion, with a separate full costs award.
Harrow Green Belt extension wins despite 76% footprint
A Harrow extension wins in the Green Belt despite 76% more footprint after an Inspector rejects an unsupported 30% proportionality benchmark.
Bolton Local Plan set for eight-week consultation
Bolton’s draft Local Plan is moving towards an eight-week statutory consultation, with housing, Green Belt and employment allocations under scrutiny.
Dartford grey belt appeal quashes caravan enforcement
A Kent traveller site has won retrospective permission after an inspector balanced grey belt policy, unmet pitch need and deliberate unauthorised development.
Hertsmere Local Plan opens after key sites removed
Hertsmere has opened its Regulation 19 Local Plan consultation until 19th November after removing several potential development sites following thousands of responses.
Cheshire grey belt appeal wins permission for six homes
A Cheshire East appeal has secured permission in principle for up to six homes after an Inspector accepted grey belt accessibility despite narrow roads.
Solihull Local Plan advances with 8,219 homes near stations
Solihull councillors back a draft Local Plan targeting 21,913 homes, with major growth around railway stations and Green Belt locations.
Brentwood validation appeal wins costs after council delay
A Brentwood validation appeal wins planning permission and full costs after the council fails to validate and determine an earth bund application.
Stanworth Green Belt appeal lodged for 1.3m sq ft sheds
FI Property Group has lodged the Stanworth Green Belt appeal after Chorley refused two huge logistics buildings near Junction 3 of the M65.
Coventry BNG appeal fails despite permitted development win
A Coventry BNG appeal is dismissed even after an Inspector finds a condition removing householder permitted development rights unnecessary.
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