Conservation areas
About conservation areas
Conservations areas are designated areas where special restrictions are imposed on development in order to retain the character of the area. Any development proposal in a conservation area will be expected to have the utmost regard for the character of the surrounding environment.
Conservation Areas in North Tyneside
There are 17 conservation areas within North Tyneside. Each conservation area (except Backworth) has a character appraisal that should be consulted for guidance on proposed development.
View an interactive map of all conservation area boundaries.
- Backworth Village
- Benton
- Camp Terrace
- Cullercoats
- Earsdon Village
- Fish Quay
- Killingworth Village
- Longbenton Village
- Monkseaton
- New Quay
- Northumberland Square
- Preston Park
- Sacred Heart Church, Wideopen
- St Mary's Island
- St Peter's
- The Green, Wallsend
- Tynemouth Village
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Some conservation areas have additional guidance that needs to be considered when developing proposals, for example, Article 4 Directions. The most up to date Character Appraisals and Management Strategies are listed below.
Living in a conservation area
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The success of a conservation area depends in part upon the care that individual owners take with the maintenance and repair of their properties and in any alterations they make.
For example, original windows and doors should be maintained and repaired, only seeking high quality replacement when originals are beyond reasonable repair. Cumulatively, even small changes can detract from the special character of an area.