LDF - Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD)

Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD)

The Core Strategy, part of the Local Development Framework (LDF), sets out a spatial vision for the area, and key strategic objectives and strategic policies for development. It covers a range of topics, such as the economic well-being of the borough, Green Belt and flood risk areas and transport choices. It is Informed by issues raised through consultation and the Council's overall approach as set out in the Borough Strategy. A separate Waste Core Strategy has been prepared with Barnsley and Rotherham (known as the Joint Waste Plan).

Submission

The Core Strategy was submitted to the secretary of state on the 29th July 2011 to undergo an independent public examination. The public examination considered the soundness of the strategy and the representations received during the six-week publication stage between 21st March and 3rd May 2011. The examination took place during December 2011, the Inspector's Report has now been received which found the Core Strategy sound subject to some amendments. The proposed adoption version of the Core Strategy and the Inspector's Report can be viewed below:

• Core Strategy Proposed Adoption Version 30/04/12 

• Inspector's Report

It is anticipated that the Core Strategy will be Adopted during summer 2012.

Document Library

All of the submission documents, including the Submission Version of the Core Strategy and the evidence base, are available from the on-line Document Library - which includes the following:

A: Main Documents

B: Key Documents - Previous Core Strategy Consultations

C: Other Consultations

D: Key Legislation

E: Key National Policy

F: Key Local Policy and Studies (General)

G: Key Local Policies and Studies (Economy, Transport & Retail)

H: Key Local Policy and Studies (Housing)

I: Key Local Policy and Studies (Environment)

J: Evidence added by Consultants during Matters, Issues and Questions (MIQ)

K: Statement of Common Ground

L: Evidence Base added during Hearings

M: Proposed Changes to the Core Strategy received during the EIP hearings

Alternatively, hard copies of submission documents can be viewed by appointment at the paper document library at Doncaster Council Planning Office (Floor 2, Danum House, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1UB).

Please note: the final versions of evidence base documents are included. In some cases earlier iterations of these documents were made available alongside consultation documents but to avoid confusion they are not included in this library. References to national planning policy or guidance include any annexes, companion guides, practice guides etc.

Examination In Public

Further guidance and information relating to the examination process can be found on the separate public examination page.

Changes proposed in light of discussions at the examination in public can also be viewed on the public examination page.

Further Information

For further information please contact the LDF team using the contact details at the top of this page.