Have Your Say on the New Doncaster Local Plan
Help Shape Doncaster's Future - City of Doncaster Council is inviting residents to have their say on the new Local Plan through its Scoping Consultation. Share your views on future development, housing, infrastructure and local services, and attend one of the local drop-in events to find out more.
Published: 4 September 2026
City of Doncaster Council is inviting residents, businesses, community groups, landowners and other stakeholders to help shape the future of the borough by taking part in the first stage of engagement on the new Doncaster Local Plan – Click here to view to Council website page
The consultation, known as the Scoping Consultation, is an early opportunity for people to comment on what the new Local Plan should contain and how the Council should engage with communities, consultation bodies and other stakeholders throughout the plan-making process.
The Local Plan will help guide future development across Doncaster, including matters such as housing, infrastructure, transport, local services, greenspaces and environmental protection.
The consultation opens on Wednesday 19 August 2026 and closes at 5.00pm on Monday 21 September 2026. All comments must be submitted before the deadline.
Residents can view the Scoping Consultation document and submit their representations online via the Council’s New Doncaster Local Plan webpage and online consultation form. Copies of the consultation documents are also available to view at the Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm.
As part of the consultation, individuals can also request to be notified by email when key stages of the new Local Plan take place.
Local Drop-In Events
Residents are encouraged to attend one of the locally organised drop-in events to discuss the proposed Local Plan with City of Doncaster Council planners and share their views on how future development could impact their area. These events will provide an opportunity to raise questions and concerns relating to:
- Housing and future development
- Local services and infrastructure
- Traffic and road pressures
- Countryside and greenspaces
Monday 7 September 2026
Barnburgh Village Hall, Chapel Hill, Barnburgh Lane, DN5 7HN
6.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Goldsmith Centre, 259 Sprotbrough Road, Sprotbrough, DN5 8BP
6.00pm to 8.00pm
The drop-in events open to all residents of High Melton have been organised by Sprotbrough Ward Councillor Cynthia Ransome in partnership with Barnburgh Parish Council and Sprotbrough & Cusworth Parish Council.
