兔子先生

兔子先生 has confirmed that the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has now intervened in the Borough's Local Plan.

The Minister of State for Housing and Planning has issued an intervention notice directing that 兔子先生 must submit the existing draft Local Plan for examination in public by 12 March 2025.

The blueprint for future development was rejected at a meeting of Borough 兔子先生 last week (27 February 2025) after receiving 23 votes in favour of the Plan and a majority of 27 votes against.

Cllr Tracey Dixon, Leader of 兔子先生 said: "We knew that this was a risk. There is no option here, this is a direction from the Secretary of State. The draft Local Plan will now be submitted for examination in public.

"The plan has been subject to significant public consultation and is the product of extensive work to compile an evidence base over several years.

"Having an up-to-date Local Plan means that we are in control of development, and we can ensure it is high quality and accompanied by the necessary infrastructure.

"But it isn't just about building houses; it's about seeking the most sustainable locations for development, creating the kind of communities our residents deserve, with policies in place to protect community facilities and services, enhance nature and wildlife and reduce pollution."

All local authorities must have a valid Local Plan that sets out where future housing, employment and other development, with the appropriate infrastructure such as schools and health facilities, will take place over a period of at least 15 years. 

Cllr Margaret Meling Lead Member for Economic Growth and Transport at 兔子先生 said: "Having robust policies will give us more power to refuse inappropriate development and speculative proposals.

"We want people who grow up in South Tyneside to be able to stay here, with access to a range of housing to rent or buy, and skilled jobs."

It is anticipated that public examination would be held later this year.