Education Sites Development Plan Document - Preferred Options Consultation

30th October, 2006 to 15th December, 2006.

In October and November, 2005, the Council consulted on the first draft of the Education Sites Development Plan Document, known as the Issues and Options stage.

The focus of the 'Issues and Options' consultation was on the pattern of secondary school provision and deciding where rebuilt schools should go. The Education Sites Development Plan document set out site options for the reorganisation of secondary schools.

You can view the Issues and Options DPD and accompanying information here:

Education Sites DPD- Issues and Options

Following the Issues and Options consultation, we have now prepared the Preferred Options Development Plan Document for you to comment on. In addition, there are also background papers and a sustainability appraisal.

• Education Sites Preferred Options Development Plan Document
• Background Paper 1
• Background Paper 2
• Sustainability Appraisal Report
• Non-technical summary of the Sustainability Appraisal

Further copies of the Education Sites Development Plan Document and accompanying documents are available:

" By telephoning Planning Policy on 01226 772606 for details
" By e-mailing planningpolicy@barnsley.gov.uk
" At the Branch Libraries throughout the Borough during normal opening hours from Monday 30th October 2006 (reference copies only)
" At Barnsley Connects offices around the Borough during their normal opening hours.

If you wish to comment on any aspect of the documents, you can download a comments sheet and e-mail it or post it back to us.

• Comments sheet

We have extended the consultation period to Friday 15th December 2006.  All comments should be returned to Planning Policy by 4.30pm on Friday the 15th December, 2006. Late comments will not be considered.

We will be presenting the information at the following Area Forums:

We will also be holding a number of drop-in workshops for people to attend where you can view the documents, make comments and speak to Planning Officers and Education Officers. Planning Aid will also be attending the workshops. Planning Aid provide free, independent and professional planning advice to individuals and groups who cannot afford professional fees. You can find more information about Planning Aid on their web site.

You can find more about the Building Schools for the Future programme from the Councils web pages: