Common land
Common land is usually owned by an individual. With the understanding that other named people may have rights to access it. For example, to graze animals, shoot, fish, or take stones and wood.
Village greens
Town and village greens can be created when local people have used a piece of land for recreation over a long time. Such as for informal sports, picnics, fetes or dog walking. They are usually owned and maintained by town and parish councils. But they can be privately owned.
The common land and village green registers are public documents. Anyone can view them free of charge. You can view the register at our offices if you make an appointment. To make an appointment email land.charges@northtyneside.gov.uk
View the location of registered common land and village greens
There are currently three sites on the register:
| Location | Type of land |
|---|---|
| Wallsend Green, Wallsend | Village Green |
| Fusilier Field, Forest Hall | Village Green |
| The Links, Whitley Bay | Common Land |
We are a registration authority. We are responsible for processing common land and village green applications.
Part of our role is to decide on your application and we must remain impartial. We cannot offer specific advice on individual applications.
If you are thinking about making an application
Email contact.us@northtyneside.gov.uk for more information on the process.
Further information is also available online: