Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham councils are producing a Joint Strategic Waste Development Plan Document (referred to as 'The Plan').
Originally, the scope of The Plan was restricted to identifying suitable sites for large scale waste treatment facilities. However, as a result of the consultation comments, the scope has been widened to include both a wider range of waste types and also policies for smaller facilities.
We have now produced a consultation document which sets out the emerging policy approach and identifies a reduced list of potential sites. The document also explains the process for producing The Plan and how previous comments have been taken on board. It is available for viewing in libraries and Customer Service Centres across the borough.
Consultation Documents
You can download the consultation documents here:
Consultation document (1.4 Mb)
Consultation response questionnaire (RTF Format) (84 Kb)
Site Assessment Report Part 1 of 3 (10.0 Mb)
Site Assessment Report Part 2 of 3 (6.7 Mb)
Site Assessment Report Part 3 of 3 (6.9 Mb)
The Site Assessment report sets out the method undertaken to assess the suitability of sites for inclusion within the plan.
Topic Paper (112 Kb) : This describes how the estimates of future waste management capacity requirements have been calculated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (240 Kb) : This clarifies various points and specific questions in relation to both the document and the process.
Sustainability Appraisal Update (672 Kb) : This explains how the ongoing Sustainability Appraisal process is being used to shape the plan.
If you are unable to obtain the document by the above means, please contact your relevant council on the following numbers: Rotherham: 01709 823888 - Barnsley: 01226 772619 -Doncaster: 01302 734560
Consultation Events
Each Council will hold a ‘drop in’ session where officers will be on hand to discuss the plan, these will be held at:
- Barnsley Central Library - 15th November 2008 (from 9am to 4pm)
- Doncaster Trades & Labour Club (in the Frenchgate Centre) - 22nd November 2008 (from 10am to 4pm)
- Rotherham Central Library - 15th November 2008 (from 10am to 4pm)
Following each drop in session, evening workshops will be undertaken where you can get involved in the emerging plan. These will run from 6 to 8pm and will be held at:
- Barnsley Central Library - 19th November 2008
- Doncaster Trades & Labour Club - 26th November 2008
- Rotherham Council’s Bailey House - 17th November 2008
How to Respond
Comments should be made on the response questionnaire and sent to Land Use Consultants by the 12th December 2008, by email to: Ben.Peirson@landuse.co.uk or post to: Ben Peirson, Land Use Consultants, 43 Chalton St, LONDON NW1 1JD.
Next Steps
The comments received during this consultation will be carefully considered and taken into account as the three authorities prepare the next stage of the DPD. Please note that all consultation responses received will become public documents, therefore we are unable to receive any confidential or anonymous comments.
This page is also available on our partner authorities' websites:
www.barnsley.gov.uk
www.doncaster.gov.uk
Waste Development Plan Document