The ‘Local Plan’ which will shape the future of Doncaster and support our ambitions for the borough, has now been published and made public for technical comments from 12 August to 30 September 2019.
Shale gas is the same as the natural gas (methane) obtained from gas fields in the North Sea. Methane is the gas used for domestic heating, cooking and electricity generation. Shale gas is obtained direct from the source rock (shale, sandstone, limestone) which has to be micro-fractured to allow the gas to flow. The fractures are so small they are held open by grains of sand!
Follow the links below for information about the Planning Documents prepared by the Council, including the emerging Local Plan:
Through the Localism Act the government is giving local communities powers to have a direct say in the future development of their neighbourhood, parish or town. A Neighbourhood Plan is a planning document that guides and shapes development in the local area and is created by local people.
The Design and Conservation Team (which is part of the Built and Natural Environment Team) is responsible for the provision of detailed design and conservation advice on:
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (along with the Local Development Scheme (LDS)) outlines the procedure for producing the Local Plan.
Ecology is the study of all living organisms, their interactions and their habitats. Doncaster Council has a dedicated ecologist who provides advice, guidance and information in order to protect and enhance the biodiversity of the borough.
The Doncaster Geodiversity Assessment was produced and written by the British Geological Survey, on behalf of Doncaster Council.
If you are interested in our local geology and geodiversity and want to get involved, we need enthusiastic people to join the Geodiversity Action Partnership.
Doncaster Council's first Environment Strategy was adopted by Cabinet on 5 December 2012.