The UDP - the Plan for Doncaster's Future
A brief description of the Unitary Development Plan and a list of contents for the pages below.
Introduction to the UDP
An introduction to the Unitary Development Plan, which is the statutory land use plan for Doncaster Borough and sets out the three core principles of Economic Regeneration, Environmental Improvement and a Reduction in Social Inequalities.
December 2005 - now online! The UDP Interactive Website - a fully interactive dedicated UDP Website.
Doncaster Into the 21st Century
This sets out the overall UDP strategy for the future of Doncaster Borough.
Policies for the Borough
This sets out the policies for the future of the Borough on a topic basis, ie employment, the environment etc.
Economy and Employment
This sets out the UDPs views on diversification and growth of the Economy and of Employment.
Environment
Describes the UDPs vision for conserving and protecting the Borough's environment.
Population and Housing
This chapter gives the issues affecting population and housing and the policies to deal with them.
Transportation
Details transport policies and the relationships between transportation and land use.
Shopping
Policies relating to the core principles of economic regeneration, environmental improvement and reducing social inequalities with relation to retail facilities.
Recreation and Leisure
Policies and information relating to the important influence of recreation and leisure on investment and relocation decisions.
Tourism
This chapter sets out policies relating to the potential of tourism to generate jobs and investments.
Community Facilities
This chapter relates the three core principles of the UDP (economic regeneration, environmental improvement and reducing social inequalities) to community facilities which include hospitals, doctors surgeries, libraries etc.
Minerals
Sets out the aims of strategic guidance for mineral extraction (including possible oil and gas reserves) within the Borough.
Waste Disposal
This chapter sets out policies for the disposal of waste - residential, commercial and industrial including mining waste.
Public Utilities
This chapter sets out Council policies in relation to gas, electricity, water and telecommunications provision.
Doncaster Town Centre
Relates the three core principles of economic regeneration, environmental improvement and reducing social inequalities to the improvement of Doncaster town centre.
Mixed Use Regeneration Projects
Promotion of major projects within mixed use regeneration areas with the potential to benefit the borough.
The Dearne
Policies relating to the Mexborough/Conisbrough areas of the Borough
Implementation, Monitoring and Review
This chapter describes procedures for the implementation, monitoring and review of the UDP in the future.
Appendix 4 - Economy and Employment
This appendix gives the employment land requirements in Doncaster borough from 1986 - 2001.
Appendix 5 Environment
Lists parks and gardens of historic interest and other important features such as conservation areas, listed buildings etc.
Appendix 6 Population and Housing
Gives details of such things as population projections and dwelling requirements in connection with chapter 6 of the UDP - population and housing.
Appendix 7 Transportation
Lists the roads/routes (eg B1220) which are protected from development and gives details.
Appendix 8 Shopping
This appendix relates to Chapter 8 (Shopping) and gives details of shop floorspace forecasts.
Appendix 9 Recreation and Leisure
This appendix gives standards for outdoor playing space and areas where there is a lack of provision.
Appendix 12 Minerals
Shows map and lists of preferred areas for mineral extraction.
Appendix 13 Waste Disposal
List and map of waste disposal sites as at 01.01.1991.
Appendix 14 Public Utilities
Appendix 14 consists of a map showing areas of groundwater vulnerability.
December 2005 update
The UDP maps and documentation are now available on the dedicated UDP Interactive Website. Use the link in the left hand column of this page to take you to the Website.
