The government's response to the Coronavirus pandemic has imposed restrictions which are relevant for landlords in the private rented sector. However landlords can still access and market their properties and ensure that works are carried out to meet legal obligations and ensure tenant welfare whilst observing social distancing measures.
Mayor Ros Jones and her Cabinet have approved plans for an ambitious new housebuilding programme which will see £100million invested in new affordable homes in Doncaster over the next five years.
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) applies to most tenants who rent their home from a private landlord.
Details of our Housing Strategies
Our 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.
Information 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 occuaption (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.
The Council submitted the Doncaster Local Plan 2015-2035 to Government on 4 March 2020 for independent examination.
Representation were made to the Publication Stage of the Local Plan.
Various reports are produced to monitor the implementation of the council's Planning Policies.
Archive for planning studies and previous monitoring documents