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Guardians of
South Yorkshire's landscapes

Planning help

First things first…

 

Do you want to keep South Yorkshire’s countryside beautiful?
Are you worried about a potential development in your area?
Don’t know what to do?

 

Have you actually seen the plans?

Don’t rely on hearsay! Make sure that you have a look at the application yourself and work out how it will affect you. If you think it will spoil the countryside then you might want to oppose it. Or it could be something (like, say, affordable housing or expanding a village post office to keep it viable) that you'd want to support.

You can see all planning applications online now - so check Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield council’s websites. If you prefer, you can visit the planning departments in person to look at the plans. 
 

Have you spoken to the planning officer dealing with the application?

Get in touch with the planning department in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and ask them what’s happening with the application, and how and when you can oppose or support the plans.

 

Need more background information about how the planning system works?

Have a look at CPRE National Office's Planning Help for up-to-date advice.

Also find out more about South Yorkshire's planning system.

 

Still stuck?

If you need further advice and help, then give CPRE South Yorkshire’s Planning Helpline a ring. We are available on Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 5pm on 0114 266 5822.

 

 

Planning departments phone numbers

  • Barnsley – 01226 770770 and ask for the planning department 
  • Doncaster – 01302 734871 or 01302 734876
  • Rotherham planning enquiry line  – 01709 828 962
  • Sheffield – 0114 273 4215 

Planning committees meeting timetables

  • Barnsley – on a Tuesday, every four weeks. Get in touch at least five working days beforehand if you want to speak.
  • Doncaster – on a Tuesday, every three weeks. You need to send a written request at least three working days beforehand if you want to speak (12 noon the Thursday before).
  • Rotherham – on a Thursday, every three weeks. Speak to the planning officer beforehand to confirm if you want to speak
  • Sheffield City Centre, South and East Planning and Highways Board – on a Monday, every three weeks. Ring beforehand to check.
  • Sheffield West and North Planning and Highways Board – on a Tuesday, every three weeks. Ring beforehand to check.