00:00Residents in North Tyneside have raised concerns about the council's
00:05draft local plan that would guide development up to 2042.
00:10The proposals include land for nearly 20,000 homes intended
00:15to meet housing demand from an expected population increase.
00:20Some residents from Wellfield Estate worry the plan could harm green spaces.
00:25And put pressure on schools and local services.
00:28A petition opposing the development
00:30has attracted thousands of signatures and critics say they were unaware
00:35of earlier consultation phases.
00:37North Tyneside Council says it
00:40must plan for new homes and is encouraging community feedback.
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