Barnsley, Doncaster & Rotherham Joint Strategic Waste Development Plan Document

Further Public Consultation (up to 12th December 2008)

Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Councils are working together to produce a joint plan for strategic waste sites.

Originally, the scope of the plan was restricted to identifying suitable sites for large scale waste treatment facilities.  However, as a result of the consultation comments, the scope has been widened to include both a wider range of waste types and also policies for smaller facilities.

We have now produced a consultation document which sets out the emerging policy approach and identifies a reduced list of potential sites.  The document also explains the process for producing the plan and how previous comments have been taken on board.

Consultation Documents

You can download the consultation documents here:

• Main Consultation Document
• Consultation Response Questionnaire
• Site Assessment Report / Annex: This sets out the method undertaken to assess the suitability of sites for inclusion within the plan.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): This clarifies various points and specific questions in relation to both the document and the process.
• Sustainability Appraisal Update: This explains how the ongoing Sustainability Appraisal process is being used to shape the plan.
• Topic Paper: This describes how the estimates of future waste management capacity requirements have been calculated.

Paper copies of the Consultation document and response form are available to view at local libraries and Barnsley Civic Hall Connects.  Alternatively, you can request copies of any of the documents above from your relevant Council on the following numbers:

• Barnsley: 01226 772619
• Doncaster: 01302 734560 
• Rotherham: 01709 823888

Comments should be made on the Consultation Response Questionnaire, which can be downloaded above, or paper copies can be obtained by telephoning you relevant council on the number shown above

Completed Consultation Response Questionnaires should be sent to Land Use Consultants by the 12th December 2008, by one of the following means:

• E-mail to: Ben.Pierson@landuse.co.uk
• Post to: Ben Pierson, Environmental Planner, Land Use Consultants, 43 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD

Consultation Events

Each Council will hold a ‘drop in’ session where officers will be on hand to discuss the plan, these will be held at:

• Barnsley Central Library - 15th November 2008 (from 9am to 4pm)
• Doncaster Trades & Labour Club - 22nd November 2008 (from 10am to 4pm)
• Rotherham Central Library -15th November 2008 (from 10am to 4pm)

Following each drop in session, evening workshops will be undertaken where you can get involved in the emerging plan. These will run from 6 to 8pm and will be held at:

• Barnsley Central Library -19th November 2008
• Doncaster Trades & Labour Club - 26th November 2008
• Rotherham Council’s Bailey House - 17th November 2008

Next Steps

The comments received during this consultation will be carefully considered and taken into account as the three authorities prepare the next stage of the DPD. Please note that all consultation responses received will become public documents, therefore we are unable to receive any confidential or anonymous comments.

This page is also available on our partner authorities' websites:

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council