The North Bank of the Tyne Strategic Framework is set to shape the future of the 600-hectare swathe of land from Walker in Newcastle to Bull Ring Dock in North Shields, according to partners in the project including North Tyneside Council, Newcastle City Council, One North East and the Homes and Community Agency.

The partners will use the 15-20 year vision for the regeneration of the waterfront to guide future development along the riverside. The proposals, produced by independent consultants GVA Grimley for the North Bank of the Tyne Project Board have been influenced by the views of residents and partner organisations, which have been involved in a series of consultation events since December 2008. Across the area it proposes wider improvements to transportation and infrastructure, including a proposal for a transport interchange.

But it also identifies the use of some specific sites, where new business use could boost the local economy and provide much needed jobs for the region.

Now all partners will work with landowners and interested parties to develop plans to deliver the objectives of the framework plan. The proposals in the North Bank Framework and the views feedback given through its preparation will also have an important role in informing the Wallsend Area Action Plan (AAP). The AAP will be part of North Tyneside’s statutory Development Plan, providing a formal planning policy framework to support the delivery of regeneration proposals in Wallsend and Willington Quay.