Content tagged with: housing
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Local Plan
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/local-planDoncaster’s Local Plan sets out how Doncaster Borough will grow and develop from 2015 to 2035. It identifies where and how new jobs, homes and services will be located; its policies guide investment and development, encourage sustainable and inclusive economic growth, protect the environment and promote social inclusion.
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Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Register
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/self-build-registerThe Council has set up a register for people who are interested in a self-build or custom-build home in the Doncaster area.
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Monitoring and Implementation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/monitoring-and-implementationVarious reports are produced to monitor the implementation of the council's Planning Policies.
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Monitoring Archive
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/studies-and-monitoring-archiveArchive for previous monitoring documents since 1 April 2015 (base date of the Local Plan).
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Harassment & Illegal Eviction
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/ending-a-tenancy-harassment-and-illegal-eviction-and-antisocial-behaviourTenants are protected from illegal eviction and harassment by the Protection from Eviction Act (1977). It's vitally important that you feel safe and secure in your home and you should not tolerate threats or harassment from your landlord. There are clear legal processes to follow if your landlord wishes to end your tenancy. If they fail to follow these steps they may be acting illegally and the Housing Enforcement team can intervene.
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Local Authority Flexible Eligibility Statement Of Intent
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/local-authority-flexible-eligibility-statement-of-intentThe ECO4 scheme will focus on supporting low income and vulnerable households. The scheme will improve the least energy efficient homes helping to meet the Government’s fuel poverty and net zero commitments. The flexible approach for Local Authorities (LAs) to identifying fuel poor and vulnerable households who may benefit from heating and energy saving measures is referred to as “ECO4 Flex”.
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Doncaster Housing Strategy
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/our-housing-strategy-2015-2025Our homes have a powerful influence on our health and wellbeing. This has become even more apparent during 2020, when many of us spent much more time in our own homes than we normally would expect to and many of our residents were still dealing with the aftermath of the devastating floods in November 2019.
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Extra care housing schemes
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/extra-care-housing-schemesExtra care housing provides 24-hour support for older people who want to remain independent or can no longer live in their own homes.
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Private Renting in Doncaster - landlord and tenant advice
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/private-sector-housingInformation for landlords and tenants about the effective and safe management of private rented accommodation. Our aim is to raise awareness and improve standards through a process of Education, Empowerment & Enforcement. Areas we cover include houses in multiple occupation (HMOs),houses rented by single households, park homes & caravan sites. You can find information covering landlord and tenant responsibilities including repairs, fire safety, electrical safety, energy efficiency & damp and mould hazards.
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Damp, mould & condensation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/damp-mould-condensationComplaints about damp and mouldy properties are common especially during the winter months when condensation is more likely to occur. Disputes between landlords and tenants concerning who should take action to remedy a damp and/ or condensation problem are also not unusual owing to the complex range of factors that can lead to the problem occurring. This page will provide you with helpful information about what can be done to alleviate damp and mould problems and what we can do to assist.