With a scheme to transform a disused South Shields pub into luxury apartments rejected again earlier this month, we have dusted down a series of impressions showcasing how different artists have envisaged the future of the town and surrounding area.
13. Former glory
There are also separate plans to restore North Marine Park to its former glory with £3.2m of investment courtesy of the council and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). | JPIMedia Photo: Other 3rd Party
14. Arching back to the future
The old stone arch is likely to be restored as part of the plans. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
15. Football future
On the sporting front, South Shields Football Club have unveiled plans to transform their Mariners Park ground to help them continue their climb towards the Football League. The scheme includes a new 902-seater stand and multi-use sports hall. | JPIMedia Photo: South Shields Football Club
16. Ground force
One for Sunderland fans across South Tyneside. Here's how their club's ground could have looked around 1993 if they had moved to site off the A19, near the Nissan car plant, instead of up the road from Roker Park to the Stadium Light in 1997. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other 3rd Party