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Council Approve Second Shed

Posted on February 2, 2016 by moderator

Hi Julie, It looks like the ‘Council’, putting in the roadworks, stop notices etc. and laying the cable for the second shed have forced the Planning Committee into approving the second shed. I did not manage to get to the meeting to hear the … Continue reading →

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STC Planning Committee – 1st Feb 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by moderator

The elephant in Jarrow Town Hall is in fact a big grey shed.

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Copy Solicitors’ Letter

Posted on January 26, 2016 by moderator

26 January 2016 Dear Mr. Dawson, Re: Yourself, South Tyneside Council and the Local Government OmbudsmanI write further to the above matter, our meeting on 12th January 2016 and your email letter to me dated Friday 22nd January 2016.I perhaps … Continue reading →

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The Complaint – LGO findings

Posted on January 9, 2016 by moderator

1.  The complainant, Mr Dawson, complains the Council has wrongly allowed a developer to build and keep a boat shed despite many public objections. In particular he says: It wrongly said the boat shed conformed with approved plans It has … Continue reading →

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STC Planning Committee – 12th Jan 2016

Posted on November 27, 2015 by moderator

UK Docks Expansion  – Put back to 1st Feb Melanie has heard back from South Tyneside Council who say the UK Docks planning application which if approved will have a huge negative effect on the whole of Greens Place and … Continue reading →

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Two and a bit years ago.

Posted on November 25, 2015 by moderator

First Meeting of Residents/Householders about the Shed In October 2013 Local Residents (20 or so) met in the Littlehaven Hotel, South Shields, to discuss the Shed or Slipway Cover being constructed by UK Docks, nearby, in River Drive. The meeting … Continue reading →

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Bulk Carrier on Tyne – Fire Alert

Posted on November 6, 2015 by moderator

Shields Gazette 17:44   Thursday 05 November 2015 A fire alert on a cargo ship carrying thousands of tonnes of wood pellets sparked a massive land and sea emergency response at the Port of Tyne – read more in the article.

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Beacon Public House to be replaced by flats!

Posted on October 25, 2015 by moderator

Proposal to demolish the Beacon Inn (not structurally dangerous) and replace with a large block of 7 modern flats. If you have not seen this second application, please check it out on South Tyneside Planning Portal, The Beacon Inn,100-101 Greens … Continue reading →

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Application for a Second Shed

Posted on September 26, 2015 by moderator

Date: 10/09/2015 Our ref:   ST/0461/14/FUL This matter is being dealt with by: Garry Simmonette on 0191 4247426 e-mail address: planningapplications@southtyneside.gov.uk Dear Sir/Madam Proposal: Demolition of the existing single storey office block and workshop/winch house with additional office and storage accommodation … Continue reading →

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2nd Docks Shed

Posted on September 16, 2015 by moderator

is on the stocks again. ST/0461/14/FUL Get your complaint in before the end of September – make sure you mention that the first one is 3 meters too high and has been built without planning permission. On current form UK … Continue reading →

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