Whitley Bay planning news
Whitley Bay planning news, newest first: applications, appeals and committee decisions, each story linked back to the council file.
Top story
Tyne Pylons to Go Underground: 1.6km Tunnel From Howdon
National Grid plans a 1.6km power tunnel under the Tyne from Howdon to Jarrow, so the tall pylons can come down. Work would start around 2028 and end by 2034.
More stories
Tynemouth
Tynemouth Station Homes: 46 Planned, None of Them Affordable
Amethyst Homes wants to build 46 homes on the old platforms south of Tynemouth Station, with no affordable housing. Comments can go in until 12 November.
St Mary's Island
St Mary's Island Causeway Should Be Built Lower, Group Says
A wildlife group wants the new St Mary's Island causeway built lower, so the tide cuts the island off for longer. No consultee objects; decision by 12 November.
Spanish City
STACK Whitley Bay Shelved: Empress Ballroom Permissions Stay
STACK has dropped its Empress Ballroom venue at Spanish City. The planning permissions belong to the building's owners and remain in place: what happens next.
Planning
Murton Gap 2,700 Homes: New Plans, 503 Objections So Far
Persimmon has filed revised plans for Murton Gap and admits the scheme misses the new national density rule near Metro stations. Comments close 31 October.
St Mary's Island
St Mary's Island Causeway to Be Replaced, Shut Summer 2027
The council has applied to tear out and recast the 1960s causeway to St Mary's Island. The crossing would close from May to August 2027. Comments are open to 15 October.
Planning
North Tyneside Planning: Home Bargains Bid at Dudley, 20 New
Home Bargains' owner wants a store at Dudley, Morrisons Whitley Bay plans 218kW of rooftop solar, and five townhouses for North Shields: all 20 new bids.
Planning
North Tyneside Local Plan: 1,130 Homes North of Whitley Bay
Green Belt fields at Brier Dene Farm and south of Hartley Lane would take 1,130 homes under the final draft plan. Comments are open until 12 November.
Dudley
Annitsford Farm: Wildlife Trust Objects to 310-Home Plan
Homes England wants up to 310 homes on farmland at Dudley. Northumberland Wildlife Trust and 16 residents object, and the council targets a decision by 23 October.
Cullercoats
Dove Marine Laboratory: Public Entrance and Bridge Planned
Newcastle University wants a new public entrance, exhibition space and footbridge at Cullercoats' Dove Marine Laboratory, backed by a £336,971 Lottery award.
North Shields
North Shields Fish Quay: 138 Homes, No Affordable Ones
Officers back 138 flats and houses on the old Tyne Brand site tonight, with zero affordable homes and £587,051 of contributions waived on viability.