Fuming over shelters.

PEOPLE living near pubs in the region are opposing plans to provide shelters for smokers outside the premises.

The Jolly Bowman and The Powder Monkey, in Wallsend, and The Drift Inn in Seaton Burn want permission for shelters to cater for smoking customers.

But the applications have sparked objections from people living in the area.

Concerns have been raised that smoke fumes drifting from The Powder Monkey could have an effect on children at nearby Redesdale Primary School, on Wiltshire Drive.

The pub wants to erect a covered area with seating and planting as well as a boundary fence.

Three letters of objection were sent to North Tyneside Council on the grounds of impact on the school environment, the health of children and the potential of more noise.

Neighbours of The Jolly Bowman said the new shelter could lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour and disturbance outside the pub.