Have your say on our draft Hot Food Takeaway SPD and PAN consultation

Have your say on our Hot Food Takeaway Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and Planning Advice Note (PAN) consultation until Monday 15 September 2025. 

The Local Plan (adopted on Thursday 3 January 2019) contains policies to be considered when determining planning applications. Supplementary planning documents (SPDs) contain further advice and explain how these policies will be applied. 

In addition, Planning Advice Notes (PAN) are used where there is no specific corresponding policy in the Local Plan. In this case the PAN gives guidance on how national planning policy is to be implemented locally. 

A number of SPDs were adopted following the adoption of the Local Plan, including the Hot Food Takeaway SPD, and the supporting Planning Advice Note.   

We are seeking your views on the draft changes to these documents during the consultation period, running from Monday 18 August to Monday 15 September 2025.  Comments received will be considered when drafting the final versions.  

How to have your say

You can find out more about the proposed changes, read both the draft Hot Food Takeaway SPD and the Planning Advice Note, and make your comments on the proposed changes using the online form on our website.

The documents can also be viewed online or as paper copies at the Library@thelightbox, 1 The Glass Works, Barnsley Town Centre, and at all branch libraries across the borough, during normal opening hours. You can access the internet for free at all libraries in Barnsley.     

If you can’t complete the online form(s) you can also submit your comments by:

• emailing planningpolicy@barnsley.gov.uk   

• writing a letter to ‘Planning Policy, Regeneration and Culture, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, PO Box 634, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 9GG.

Cllr Robin Franklin, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “We’re committed to making sure our planning policies reflect the needs and priorities of our communities.

“The Hot Food Takeaway SPD and Planning Advice Note play an important role in supporting healthier lifestyles, managing environmental impacts, and shaping vibrant town centres.

“This consultation is a chance for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to have their say and help us ensure these documents are clear, effective, and locally relevant.

“We encourage everyone to take part and share their views.”