Planning in Barnsley

Public Spaces

New development must make a positive contribution to public spaces through its design, siting and use of materials. The creation of new public spaces and improvements to existing public spaces must be made in accordance with the Barnsley Town Centre Public Spaces Strategy.

Improving Public Spaces

New developments above the following sizes must include proposals to improve public spaces: Residential developments of 10 homes or more; Business developments over 1000 square metres; Community uses over 1000 square metres; and New strategic roads and public transport projects Developments must provide a financial contribution to allow off site improvements to public spaces to be made and maintained. The type of improvements which are considered appropriate will be determined using the Barnsley Town Centre Public Spaces Strategy. Where necessary we will ask for a planning obligation to secure these requirements.

Educational and Community Facilities

We will support the provision of schools, educational facilities and other community facilities. New schools, educational and community facilities such as local shops, meeting places, sports venues, cultural buildings, public houses and places of worship, should be located centrally to the communities they serve, in places where they will be accessible by walking, cycling and public transport. Such uses will be protected from development unless it can be demonstrated that the sites and premises are no longer required by the existing or an alternative community facility.

Courthouse Campus

We will allow the following types of development in the Courthouse Campus District. Education and community facilities. Offices. Developments designed to support the creative and digital industries. Residential development, including live-work units. Multi storey car parking. A new public park and improved public spaces.

Development Site 3 - Courthouse Campus

We will allow the following types of development: Education and community facilities. Offices. Developments designed to support the creative and digital industries. Residential development, including live-work units. The development of the site will be expected to: Include the creation of a new public open space; Provide improvements to pedestrian links and public spaces; and Conserve or enhance the Conservation Area. We will use planning conditions or a planning obligation to ensure the above aspects are included in the development.

Loss of Local Services and Community Facilities in Villages

Planning permission for changing the use of local services and community facilities in villages, such as local shops, meeting places, sports venues, cultural buildings, public houses, places of worship, post offices and petrol stations; to new uses will only be allowed if it can be shown that: The business or facility cannot be economically successful; or The change of use would not have a significant effect on the ability of local people to access local services.

Educational and Community Facilities

We will support the provision of schools, educational facilities and other community facilities. New schools, educational and community facilities such as local shops, meeting places, sports venues, cultural buildings, public houses and places of worship, should be located centrally to the communities they serve, in places where they will be accessible by walking, cycling and public transport. Such uses will be protected from development unless it can be demonstrated that the sites and premises are no longer required

Landmark Buildings

New development must be designed to enhance the settings of and safeguard views of the landmark buildings identified on Inset Map 3. Development which adversely affects the setting of a landmark building will not be allowed.

Building Heights

Tall buildings will only be allowed in the locations in Barnsley town centre identified as suitable by the Buildings Heights Study. Planning applications for tall buildings must be accompanied by the supporting information required by the Buildings Heights Study. This includes details of daylight, sunlight and wind effects to show the impact any new building will have on nearby buildings and public spaces in terms of: Privacy; Levels of sunlight; and Extent of overshadowing. The details must also include the measures needed to reduce any harmful effects.

Gateways

Development on or next to the gateways identified on Inset Map 2 must: Create a strong distinctive visual gateway to the town centre and a sense of arrival; Be of high quality design and use the best quality materials; Be designed to welcome people into the town centre and create active street frontages; Not detract from important views or skylines; Include good pedestrian links through the site and to the town centre; Take the opportunity to create distinctive new landmark buildings; Improve public spaces in accordance with the Barnsley Town Centre Public Spaces Strategy; and Creating linkages to other areas adjacent to the town centre.

Gateways

Development on or next to the gateways identified on Inset Map 2 must: • Create a strong distinctive visual gateway to the town centre and a sense of arrival; • Be of high quality design and use the best quality materials; • Be designed to welcome people into the town centre and create active street frontages; • Not detract from important views or skylines; • Include good pedestrian links through the site and to the town centre; • Take the opportunity to create distinctive new landmark buildings; • Improve public spaces in accordance with the Barnsley Town Centre Public Spaces Strategy; and • Creating linkages to other areas adjacent to the town centre.

High Quality Design and Place Making

Design Principles: Development is expected to be of high quality design and will be expected to respect, take advantage of and reinforce the distinctive, local character and features of Barnsley, including: Landscape character, topography, green infrastructure assets, important habitats, woodlands and other natural features; Views and vistas to key buildings, landmarks, skylines and gateways; and Heritage and townscape character including the scale, layout, building styles and materials of the built form in the locality. Through its layout and design development should: Contribute to place making and be of high quality, that contributes to a healthy, safe and sustainable environment; Complement and enhance the character and setting of distinctive places, including Barnsley Town Centre, Penistone, rural villages and Conservation Areas; Help to transform the character of physical environments that have become run down and are lacking in distinctiveness; Provide an accessible and inclusive environment for the users of individual buildings and surrounding spaces; Provide clear and obvious connections to the surrounding street and pedestrian network; Ensure ease of movement and legibility for all users, ensure overlooking of streets, spaces and pedestrian routes through the arrangement and orientation of buildings and the location of entrances; Promote safe, secure environments and access routes with priority for pedestrians and cyclists; Create clear distinctions between public and private spaces; Display architectural quality and express proposed uses through its composition, scale, form, proportions and arrangement of materials, colours and details; Make the best use of high quality materials; Include a comprehensive and high quality scheme for hard and soft landscaping; and Provide high quality public realm. In terms of place making development should make a positive contribution to achieving qualities of a successful place such as character, legibility, permeability and vitality.

General Development

Proposals for development will be approved if: There will be no significant adverse effect on the living conditions and residential amenity of existing and future residents; They are compatible with neighbouring land and will not significantly prejudice the current or future use of the neighbouring land; They will not adversely affect the potential development of a wider area of land which could otherwise be available for development and safeguards access to adjacent land; They include landscaping to provide a high quality setting for buildings, incorporating existing landscape features and ensuring that plant species and the way they are planted, hard surfaces, boundary treatments and other features appropriately reflect, protect and improve the character of the local landscape; Any adverse impact on the environment, natural resources, waste and pollution is minimised and mitigated; Adequate access and internal road layouts are provided to allow the complete development of the entire site for residential purposes, and to provide appropriate vehicular and pedestrian links throughout the site and into adjacent areas; Any drains, culverts and other surface water bodies that may cross the site are considered; Appropriate landscaped boundaries are provided where sites are adjacent to open countryside; Any pylons are considered in the layout; and Existing trees that are to remain on site are considered in the layout in order to avoid overshadowing.

Temporary Buildings and Uses

Temporary buildings will normally be allowed where it can be demonstrated that a permanent building is either not suitable or that urgent accommodation is needed pending the completion of a permanent building. On sites visible from highways and public areas, temporary buildings will normally be given a temporary permission not exceeding 5 years. Where vacant sites and premises are not to be immediately developed, appropriate temporary uses may be permitted subject to other policies in the Plan.

Fields End Business Park

The development will be expected to: Consider the impact on the amenity of Phoenix Park and include appropriate mitigation where necessary.

Thurnscoe Business Park

The development will be expected to: Consider the impact on the amenity of Phoenix Park and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; Where possible retain the grassland which is relatively species rich in places. Where this is not possible other areas of native wildflower grassland will be expected to be created elsewhere on the site; Consider wetland creation as part of the development; and Give consideration to the Thurnscoe Dike culvert which runs through the site.

Land West of Sheffield Road

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework including housing site reference HS57. The development will be expected to: Provide a link road between the new Birdwell roundabout linking to Tankersley Lane and from there to Sheffield Road; Relocate the area of Rockingham Sports Ground that falls within the site boundary to an appropriate location within Hoyland Principal Town. The replacement pitch and associated facilities must be constructed and available for use before development on the existing sports ground site commences; Consider impact on residential amenity and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; Retain the mature trees and hedgerows; Provide a buffer strip at least 10 metres wide along the common boundary with the M1; Ensure that development respects the landscape and wider countryside, and incorporates appropriate mitigation measures to address impacts on the adjacent Green Belt and countryside, including the planting of a substantial tree belt at the southern boundary in order to define the new Green Belt boundary; Undertake necessary drainage works; and Provide air quality assessments in accordance with policy Poll 1. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Rockingham

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS64; HS66; HS56 and employment site references: ES14 and ES17. The development will be expected to: Provide appropriate access to employment site ES17 and housing site HS64; Consider the impact on residential amenity and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; and Consider the potential impact on the nearby Shortwood and Hay Green Local Wildlife Sites and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; and Retain the hedgerow along the north edge.

Shortwood Extension

The development will be expected to: Undertake necessary drainage works; Ensure that development does not impair the visual amenity of the landscape (wider countryside). Potential mitigation measures include restrictions on building heights, landscaping and structural planting; Consider the potential impact on the nearby Shortwood and Hay Green Local Wildlife Sites and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; Retain the valuable habitats in the south-western corner of the site and exclude them from the scope of any development proposals. The site has potential as a habitat for newts, so it is recommended that this possibility is investigated prior to any development; and Protect the routes of the Green way and Public Rights of Way that cross the site, and make provision for these as part of any proposal. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Shortwood Business Park

The development will be expected to: Consider the potential impact on the adjacent Shortwood and Hay Green Local Wildlife Sites and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; and Retain the mature trees present on site. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land South of Dearne Valley Parkway

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS64; HS66; HS56; and employment site references: ES14 and ES17. The development will be expected to: Provide appropriate access to housing site references HS64, HS66 and HS56; Protect and retain the areas of woodland, species-rich neutral grassland, pond and stretches of older hedgerow. The site has potential as a habitat for newts, so it is recommended that this possibility is investigated prior to any development; Consider and minimise the impact on the setting of listed buildings through appropriate design and landscaping; Ensure that development respects the landscape and wider countryside, and where appropriate mitigation measures are incorporated to address impacts on the adjacent Green Belt and countryside; and Protect and retain the Green way, Public Footpaths and Bridleways, cutting through and along the periphery of the site, and make provision for them in the design of the layout.

Ashroyd

The development will be expected to: Retain the young plantation woodland present on the periphery of the site. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land North of Sheffield Road

The development will be expected to: Retain the mature trees present on the site's north-eastern boundary; Provide a buffer strip along the entire edge of the north-eastern boundary to prevent the site from being developed right up to the woodland edge; Observe the statutory safety clearances in relation to the pylons which cross the site; and Respect the setting of the listed Kirkwood Farmhouse 100m to the West by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Everill Gate Lane

The development will be expected to: Provide off site pedestrian and vehicular infrastructure improvements; Consider the potential impact on the nearby Broom Hill Flash Nature Reserve Local Wildlife Site and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; and Retain the mature oak on the site's northern boundary and hawthorn hedgerow on the south-eastern boundary. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Wentworth Industrial Park, Tankersley

The development will be expected to: Consider the potential impact on the adjacent West Wood and Sowell Pond Local Wildlife Sites and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; Protect and retain the site's woodlands; Consider exclusion of the natural area from the site boundary or provide compensation for its loss; and Ensure a wildlife corridor is either retained or created along the northern boundary of the parcel of land north of Maple Court. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Park Springs, Houghton

The development will be expected to: Consider the potential impact on the nearby Edderthorpe Ings Local Wildlife Site and include appropriate mitigation where necessary; Retain the marshy grassland areas. Where these cannot be retained, suitable wetland features should be incorporated into the development as replacement habitat; Provide off site road safety enhancements; and Avoid locating built development in parts of the site within flood zone 2 and 3.

Providing Strategic Employment Locations

297 ha of land in sustainable locations is allocated to meet the development needs of existing and future industry and business up to 2033. This will provide a choice of sites in accessible locations to meet the needs of businesses and their workforce and provide local communities with access to job opportunities. Barnsley Town Centre will be the focus for office development and employment in new technologies such as creative digital media and telecommunications.

The Distribution of New Employment Sites

The approximate distribution of employment land during the Local Plan period will be as follows: Employment land (ha) Location 64.6* Urban Barnsley 18.2 Cudworth including Grimethorpe 80.9 Goldthorpe (which includes Thurnscoe and Bolton on Dearne) 110.9 Hoyland 3.3 Penistone 0 Royston 3.6 Wombwell 16 Other 297 Total * includes 43ha proposed as part of mixed use site MU1 Land south of Barugh Green Road. Please see site policy MU1 for further details

Uses on employment land

On allocated Employment Sites, or land currently or last used for employment purposes, we will allow the following uses: 1. Research and development, and light industry; 2. General industrial; or 3. Storage or distribution. Ancillary uses will be allowed where appropriate in scale. Proposals for other employment generating uses may be considered on their merits, particularly in terms of providing jobs, skills and their contribution to the borough's GVA.

Protecting Existing Employment Land

Land or premises currently or last used for employment purposes will be retained in order to safeguard existing or potential jobs. The development of employment land and premises for non-employment uses will only take place if: Development would not result in a significant loss of existing jobs or employment potential; There will still be an adequate supply of employment land or premises in the locality; and The land or premises cannot satisfactorily support continued employment use. If the above criteria can be satisfied then redevelopment will be allowed.

Promoting Tourism and encouraging Cultural Provision

We will promote tourism and encourage the growth and development of cultural provision by: Encouraging the provision of a wide range of venues and opportunities for cultural activity; Safeguarding and sustaining existing cultural provision; Promoting the existing cultural provision and tourism offer (for example museums, theatres, accommodation and hospitality); and Encouraging the growth of the tourism business sector. Major new tourist and cultural facilities will be focused within existing centres where possible. Tourist related development in rural areas will be protected and encouraged to support and diversify the local economy, subject to the requirements of Policy E6 Rural Economy.

Rural Economy

We will encourage a viable rural economy by allowing development in rural areas if it: Supports the sustainable diversification and development of the rural economy; Results in the growth of existing businesses; Is related to tourism or recreation; or Improvess the range and quality of local services in existing settlements. Development in rural areas will be expected to: Be of a scale proportionate to the size and role of the settlement; Be directly related, where appropriate, to the needs of the settlement; Not have a harmful impact on the countryside, biodiversity, Green Belt, landscape or local character of the area; Consider the re-use of existing rural buildings in the first instance; and Protect the best quality agricultural land, areas of lower quality agricultural land should be used for development in preference to the best and most versatile land.

City Regions

We will support the economic growth agenda of the Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester City Regions. We will seek to maximise the opportunities and benefits of Barnsley's favourable location in the region and the favourable economic position of sitting within two City Regions.

Climate Change

We will seek to reduce the causes of and adapt to the future impacts of climate change by: Giving preference to development of previously developed land in sustainable locations; Promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable design and construction techniques; Locating and designing development to reduce the risk of flooding; Promoting the use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS); Promoting and supporting the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy; and Promoting investment in Green Infrastructure to promote and encourage biodiversity gain.

Sustainable Design and Construction

Development will be expected to minimise resource and energy consumption through the inclusion of sustainable design and construction features, where this is technically feasible and viable. All non-residential development will be expected, to achieve a minimum standard of BREEAM 'Very Good' (or any future national equivalent). This should be supported by preliminary assessments at planning application stage.

Low Carbon and Renewable Energy

All developments will be expected to seek to incorporate initially appropriate design measures, and thereafter decentralised, renewable or low carbon energy sources in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and should at least achieve the appropriate carbon compliance targets as defined in the Building Regulations. We will allow development that produces renewable energy as long as there is no material harm upon: The character of the landscape and appearance of the area; Living conditions; Biodiversity, Geodiversity and water quality; Heritage assets, their settings and cultural features and areas; Key views of, from or to scenic landmarks or landscape features; Highway safety, or Infrastructure including radar. In assessing effect, we will consider appropriate mitigation which could reduce harm to an acceptable level. Proposals will be expected to include information regarding their efficiency. Proposals must be accompanied by information that shows how the local environment will be protected, and that the site will be restored when production ends.

Biodiversity and Geodiversity

Development will be expected to conserve and enhance the biodiversity and geological features of the borough by: Protecting and improving habitats, species, sites of ecological value and sites of geological value with particular regard to designated wildlife and geological sites of international, national and local significance, ancient woodland and species and habitats of principal importance identified via Section 41 of the Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act 2006 (for list of the species and habitats of principal importance) and in the Barnsley Biodiversity Action Plan. Maximising biodiversity and geodiversity opportunities in and around new developments. Conserving and enhancing the form, local character and distinctiveness of the boroughs natural assets such as the river corridors of the Don, the Dearne and Dove as natural floodplains and important strategic wildlife corridors. Proposals will be expected to have followed the national mitigation hierarchy (avoid, mitigate, compensate) which is used to evaluate the impacts of a development on biodiversity interest. Protecting ancient and veteran trees where identified. Encouraging provision of biodiversity enhancements. Development which may harm a biodiversity or geological feature or habitat, including ancient woodland and aged or veteran trees found outside ancient woodland, will not be permitted unless effective mitigation and/or compensatory measures can be ensured. Development which adversely effects a European Site will not be permitted unless there is no alternative option and there are imperative reasons of overriding public interest (IROPI).

Land South of Dearne Valley Parkway

The development will be subject to the production of a phased Masterplan Framework and will be expected to: Protect and enhance biodiversity value including possible impacts on the Golden Plover population and on the nearby Old Moor RSPB reserve and ensure that the development avoids impacts or incorporates effective mitigation measures. Any impact on the golden plover habitat will be expected to be mitigated by either; a. On-site creation of optimal agricultural conditions for fields to be retained; or b. Creating suitable compensation habitat for the species off-site but nearby. Provide a contribution towards improvements to biodiversity within the Dearne Valley Green Heart Nature Improvement Area; Include the creation of a habitat corridor (at least 8m in width) along Carr Dike and a sustainable drainage scheme to ensure that rainwater falling on the site is still able to drain into the Dike aiming to improve water quality; Improve the highway network to mitigate the impact of additional traffic generated by the development on surrounding roads and in particular effects on the A635 and other strategic road links to the A1/M and M1 motorways; Provide appropriate access to housing site reference HS51 from Billingley View through the south east corner of the site; Retain the existing woodland and hedgerows on the site periphery; Retain the section of hedgerow remaining in the north-west corner of the site; Avoid locating any built development in Flood zones 2 and 3; Safeguard the setting of the Billingley Conservation Area; Give consideration to Carr Dike and the connecting unnamed ordinary watercourse which run through the site; and Provide an air quality assessment to assess the impacts of traffic emissions within air quality management areas along the A635 and other strategic road links to the A1/M and M1. Any adverse impacts on air quality should be mitigated in accordance with policy AQ1. Archaeological remains are known to be present on this site. The site area has been reduced to allow flexibility in the development to ensure the remains can be preserved in situ if necessary.

Green Ways and Public Rights of Way

We will protect Green Ways and Public Rights of Way from development that may affect their character or function. Where development affects an existing Green Way or Public Right of Way it must: Protect the existing route within the development; or Include an equally convenient and attractive alternative route. Where new development is close to a Green Way or Public Right of Way it may be required to: Provide a link to the existing route; and/or Improve an existing route; and/or Contribute to a new route. In some cases, we will ask developers to make a financial contribution to meet these requirements in accordance with the Infrastructure and Planning Obligations Policy.

Development in Air Quality Management Areas

Development which impacts on areas sensitive to air pollution in air quality management areas will be expected to demonstrate that it will not have a harmful effect on the health or living conditions of any future users of the development in terms of air quality (including residents, employees, visitors and customers), taking into account any suitable and proportionate mitigation required for the development. We will only allow residential development which impacts on areas sensitive to air pollution, where the developer provides an assessment that shows living conditions will be acceptable for future residents, subject to any required mitigation. We will only allow development which impacts on areas sensitive to air pollution which could cause more air pollution, where the developer provides an assessment that shows there will not be a significantly harmful effect on air quality, subject to any required mitigation. Furthermore, development which impacts on areas sensitive to air pollution due to traffic emissions will be expected to demonstrate suitable and proportionate mitigation relative to the increased traffic emissions generated by the development.

Flood Risk

The extent and impact of flooding will be reduced by: Not permitting new development where it would be at an unacceptable risk of flooding from any sources of flooding, or would give rise to flooding elsewhere; Ensuring that in the Functional Floodplain (Flood Zone 3b), only water compatible development or essential infrastructure (subject to the flood risk exception test) will be allowed. In either case it must be demonstrated that there would not be a harmful effect on the ability of this land to store floodwater; Requiring developers with proposals in Flood Zones 2 and 3 to provide evidence of the sequential test and exception test where appropriate; Requiring site-specific Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for proposals over 1 hectare in Flood Zone 1 and all proposals in Flood Zones 2 and 3; Expecting proposals over 1000 m2 floor space or 0.4 hectares in Flood Zone 1 to demonstrate how the proposal will make a positive contribution to reducing or managing flood risk; and Expecting all development proposals on brownfield sites to reduce surface water run-off by at least 30% and development on greenfield sites to maintain or reduce existing run-off rates requiring development proposals to use Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in accordance with policy CC4; and Using flood resilient design in areas of high flood risk.

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

All major development(12) will be expected to use Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to manage surface water drainage, unless it can be demonstrated that all types of SuDS are inappropriate. The Council will also promote the use of SuDS on minor development. To enable the Council to determine the suitability of a proposed SuDS scheme: Outline Planning applications must be supported by a conceptual drainage plan and SuDS design statement; and Detailed Planning applications must be supported by a detailed drainage plan and SuDS design statement, which should contain information on how the SuDS will operate, be managed and maintained for the lifetime of the development.

Water Resource Management

To conserve and enhance the Boroughs water resources proposals will be supported which: a. Do not result in the deterioration of water courses and which conserve and enhance: i. The natural geomorphology of water courses; ii. Water quality; and iii. The ecological value of the water environment, including watercourse corridors. b. Make positive progress towards achieving "good" status or potential under the Water Framework Directive in the boroughs surface and ground water bodies; c. Manage water demand and improve water efficiency through appropriate water conservation techniques including rainwater harvesting and grey-water recycling; and d. Dispose of surface water appropriately and improve water quality through the incorporation of SuDS, in accordance with Policy CC4.

Contaminated and Unstable Land

Where the future users or occupiers of a development would be affected by contamination or stability issues, or where contamination may present a risk to the water environment, proposals must be accompanied by a report which: - shows that investigations have been carried out to work out the nature and extent of contamination or stability issues and the possible effect it may have on the development and its future users, the natural and historic environment; and - sets out detailed measures to allow the development to go ahead safely, including, as appropriate: - removing the contamination; - treating the contamination; - protecting or separating the development from the effects of the contamination; and - addressing land stability issues resulting from former coal mining activities. Where measures are needed to allow the development to go ahead safely, these will be required as a condition of any planning permission.

Protection of Green Belt

The general extent of the Green Belt is set out on the Key Diagram. The detailed boundaries are defined on the Policies Map. Green Belt will be protected from inappropriate development in accordance with national planning policy.

Replacement, extension and alteration of existing buildings in the Green Belt

Provided it will not have a harmful impact on the appearance, or character and will preserve the openness of the Green Belt, we will allow the following development in the Green Belt: Replacement buildings where the new building is in the same use and is not materially larger than that which it replaces. Extension or alteration of a building where the total size of the proposed and previous extensions does not exceed the size of the original building. Dividing an existing house to form smaller units of accommodation. All such development will be expected to: Be of a high standard of design and respect the character of the existing building and its surroundings, in its footprint, scale and massing, elevation design and materials; and Have no adverse effect on the amenity of local residents, the visual amenity of the area, or highway safety.

Changes of use in the Green Belt

We will allow the change of use or conversion of buildings in the Green Belt provided that: The existing building is of a form, scale and design that is in keeping with its surroundings; The existing building is of a permanent and substantial construction and a structural survey demonstrates that the building does not need major or complete reconstruction for the proposed new use; The proposed new use is in keeping with the local character and the appearance of the building; and The loss of any building from agricultural use will not give rise to the need for a replacement agricultural building, except in cases where the existing building is no longer capable of agricultural use. All such development will be expected to: Be of a high standard of design and respect the character of the existing building and its surroundings, in its footprint, scale and massing, elevation design and materials; Have no adverse effect on the amenity of local residents, the visual amenity of the area, or highway safety; and Preserve the openness of the Green Belt. In addition to the above, when a residential use is proposed, we will allow the change of use provided that: There are not strong economic reasons why such development would be inappropriate; and Residential use would be a more appropriate way of maintaining and improving the character and appearance of the building than any other use. We will not generally allow the change of use of Green Belt land to extend residential curtilages for use as gardens.

Permanent Agricultural and Forestry Workers Dwellings

Proposals for agricultural and forestry workers dwellings will be allowed provided that: They support existing agricultural or forestry activities on well established agricultural or forestry units; There is clearly an established existing functional need which relates to a full time worker; The unit and the agricultural activity concerned have been established for at least 3 years and profitable for at least one of them, are currently financially sound and have a clear prospect of remaining so; and The functional need could not be fulfilled by another existing dwelling on the unit or in the area which is suitable and available for occupation by the workers concerned. Development will be expected to: Be of a size commensurate with the established functional need; Be sited directly adjacent to existing buildings wherever possible; Be of a high standard of design and respect the character of its surroundings, in its footprint, scale and massing, elevation design and materials; and Have no adverse effect on the amenity of local residents, the visual amenity of the area, or highway safety. Where permission is granted we may remove permitted development rights, and impose occupancy conditions as appropriate.

Temporary Agricultural and Forestry Workers Dwellings

Proposals for temporary agricultural and forestry workers dwellings will be allowed provided that: There is clear evidence of a firm intention and ability to develop the enterprise concerned; A functional need can be demonstrated; There is clear evidence that the proposed enterprise has been planned on a sound financial basis; and The functional need could not be fulfilled by another existing dwelling on the unit or in the area which is suitable and available for occupation by the workers concerned. Development will be expected to: Be of a size commensurate with the established functional need; Be sited directly adjacent to existing buildings wherever possible; Be of a high standard of design and respect the character of its surroundings, in its footprint, scale and massing, elevation design and materials; and have no adverse effect on the amenity of local residents, the visual amenity of the area, or highway safety. Where permission is granted this will be for a specified temporary period.

Safeguarded Land

We will only grant planning permission on sites allocated as safeguarded land for development that is needed for the operation of existing uses, or alternative uses where the development will protect the open nature of the land, and will not affect the potential for future development of the site. The permanent development of safeguarded land will only be permitted following review of the Local Plan which proposes such development.

Green Infrastructure

We will protect, maintain, enhance and create an integrated network of connected and multi functional Green Infrastructure assets that: • Provides attractive environments where people want to live, work, learn, play, visit and invest; • Meets the environmental, social and economic needs of communities across the borough and the wider City Regions; • Enhances the quality of life for present and future residents and visitors; • Helps to meet the challenge of climate change; • Enhances biodiversity and landscape character; • Improves opportunities for recreation and tourism; • Respects local distinctiveness and historical and cultural heritage; • Maximises potential economic and social benefits; and • Secures and improves linkages between green and blue spaces; At a strategic level Barnsley's Green Infrastructure network includes the following corridors which are shown on the Green Infrastructure Diagram: • River Dearne Valley Corridor. • River Dove Valley Corridor. • River Don Valley Corridor. • Dearne Valley Green Heart Corridor. • Historic Landscape Corridor. The network of Green Infrastructure will be secured by protecting open space, creating new open spaces as part of new development, and by using developer contributions to create and improve Green Infrastructure.

Canals - Safeguarded Routes

The parts of the canal routes which are in water and/ or have a green infrastructure function, or where a towpath exists that is a public right of way, are shown on the Policies map. These parts of the canal routes are protected from other forms of development to safeguard their existing and potential green infrastructure role and contribution to the cycling, footpath and horse riding networks.

Green Space

We will work with partners to improve existing green space to meet the standards in our Green Space Strategy. Proposals that result in the loss of green space, or land that was last used as green space, will not normally be allowed unless: • An assessment shows that there is too much of that particular type of green space in the area which it serves and its loss would not affect the existing and potential green space needs of the borough; or • The proposal is for small scale facilities needed to support or improve the proper function of the green space; or • An appropriate replacement green space of equivalent or improved quality, quantity and accessibility is provided which would outweigh the loss. In order to improve the quantity, quality and value of green space provision we will require qualifying new residential developments to provide or contribute towards green space in line with the standards set out in the Green Space Strategy and in accordance with the requirements of the Infrastructure and Planning Obligations Policy.

Landscape Character

Development will be expected to retain and enhance the character and distinctiveness of the individual Landscape Character area in which it is located (as set out in the Landscape Character Assessment of Barnsley Borough 2002 and any subsequent amendments). Development which would be harmful to the special qualities of the Peak District National Park will not be allowed.

Existing Permitted Reserves and Areas of Search

Proposals for non mineral development within or close to the Existing Permitted Reserves and Areas of Search identified on the Policies Map will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that the development will not compromise extraction operations or result in sterilisation of resources within these areas.

Pollution Control and Protection

Development will be expected to demonstrate that it is not likely to result, directly or indirectly, in an increase in air, surface water and groundwater, noise, smell, dust, vibration, light or other pollution which would unacceptably affect or cause a nuisance to the natural and built environment or to people. We will not allow development of new housing or other environmentally sensitive development where existing air pollution, noise, smell, dust, vibration, light or other pollution levels are unacceptable and there is no reasonable prospect that these can be mitigated against. Developers will be expected to minimise the effects of any possible pollution and provide mitigation measures where appropriate.

The Historic Environment

We will positively encourage developments which will help in the management, conservation, understanding and enjoyment of Barnsley's historic environment, especially for those assets which are at risk This will be achieved by:- a. Supporting proposals which conserve and enhance the significance and setting of the borough's heritage assets, paying particular attention to those elements which contribute most to the borough's distinctive character and sense of place. These elements and assets include:- The nationally significant industrial landscapes of the Don Valley which includes Wortley Top Forge and its associated water management system. Elsecar Conservation Village, its former ironworks and its workshops which were once part of the Fitzwilliam Estate. A number of important 18th and 19th century designed landscapes and parks including Wentworth Castle parkland (the only grade I Registered Park and Garden in South Yorkshire), and Cannon Hall Park. The well preserved upstanding remains of the Cluniac and Benedictine monastery at Monk Bretton. 18 designated conservation areas of special and architectural interest including three town centre conservation areas, as well as large areas incorporating Stainborough Park, Cawthorne, Penistone and Thurlstone. The 17th century Rockley Blast Furnace and its later engine house. Gunthwaite Hall Barn, a large 16th century timber framed barn. Barnsley Main Colliery Engine House and Pithead structures. The 17th century Worsbrough Mill (the only historic working water mill in South Yorkshire). Relatively widespread evidence of pre-historic settlements, and occupation which are often archaeological and below ground but sometimes expressed as physical or topographic features. The boroughs more rural western and Pennine fringe characterised by upland and (often) isolated settlements or farmsteads surrounded by agricultural land and dominated by historic and vernacular buildings built from local gritstone. b. By ensuring that proposals affecting a designated heritage asset (or an archaeological site of national importance such as a Scheduled Ancient Monument) conserve those elements which contribute to its significance. Harm to such elements will be permitted only where this is outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal. Substantial harm or total loss to the significance of a designated heritage asset (or an archaeological site of national importance) will be permitted only in exceptional circumstances where there is a clearly defined public benefit. c. By supporting proposals that would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of a conservation area. There are 18 conservation areas in the borough and each is designated for its particular built and historic significance. This significance is derived from the group value of its constituent buildings, locally prevalent styles of architecture, historic street layouts and its individual setting which frequently includes views and vistas both into and out of the area. Particular attention will be given to those elements which have been identified in a Conservation Area Appraisal as making a positive contribution to its significance. d. By ensuring that proposals affecting an archaeological site of less than national importance or sites with no statutory protection conserve those elements which contribute to its significance in line with the importance of the remains. In those cases where development affecting such sites is acceptable in principle, mitigation of damage will be ensured through preservation of the remains in situ as a preferred solution. When in situ preservation is not justified, an understanding of the evidence to be lost must be gained in line with the provisions of Policy HE6. e. By supporting proposals which conserve Barnsley's non-designated heritage assets. We will ensure that developments which would harm or undermine the significance of such assets, or their contribution to the character of a place will only be permitted where the benefits of the development would outweigh the harm. f. By supporting proposals which will help to secure a sustainable future for Barnsley's heritage assets, especially those identified as being at greatest risk of loss or decay.

Heritage Statements and general application procedures

Proposals that are likely to affect known heritage assets or sites where it comes to light there is potential for the discovery of unrecorded heritage assets will be expected to include a description of the heritage significance of the site and its setting. This description will need to include an appropriate but proportionate level of detail that allows an understanding of the significance of the asset but no more than is necessary to understand the impact of the proposal. For sites with significant archaeological potential, a desk based assessment may be required in line with the provisions of Policy HE6. Applications made in outline form will not be accepted for proposals which will which affect a conservation area, a listed building or any other designated heritage asset. In such cases, sufficiently detailed plans and drawings to enable an assessment to be made of the likely impact of the development upon the significance of any heritage assets affected will be required.

Developments affecting Historic Buildings

Proposals involving additions or alterations to listed buildings or buildings of evident historic significance such as locally listed buildings (or their setting) should seek to conserve and where appropriate enhance that building's significance. In such circumstances proposals will be expected to: Respect historic precedents of scale, form, massing, architectural detail and the use of appropriate materials that contribute to the special interest of a building. Capitalise on opportunities to better reveal the significance of a building where elements exist that detract from its special interest.

Developments affecting Historic Areas or Landscapes

Proposals that are within or likely to affect the setting and the heritage significance of a Registered Park and Garden will be expected to: Respect historic precedents of layout, density, scale, forms, massing, architectural detail and materials that contribute to the special interest of an area. Respect important views either within the area or views that contribute to the setting of the area. Take account of and respect important landscape elements including topographic features or trees that contribute to the significance of the area where harm might prejudice future restoration.

the Demolition of Historic Buildings

The demolition of listed buildings, buildings that make a positive contribution to a conservation area, buildings in registered parks and gardens, or other buildings (including locally listed buildings) with evident historic significance will not be approved unless: The building is structurally unsound and dangerous and cannot be viably repaired, where it is shown that every effort has been made to secure, repair, or re-use the building, and where no opportunities for grant funding, charitable ownership, sale or lease are available. It can be demonstrated that the retention of the building is not justifiable in terms of the overarching public benefit that would outweigh the historic value of the asset. Demolition involves partial demolition where that element can be shown not to contribute positively to the area or the heritage significance of the asset. Where permission is granted for the demolition of a building within a conservation area or a registered park and garden, a condition will be attached to ensure that the demolition only goes ahead when full planning permission has been granted for redeveloping the site and the developer can demonstrate that the redevelopment will go-ahead within a specific timescale.

Archaeology

Applications for development on sites where archaeological remains may be present must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development. Where preservations of the remains are not justified, permission will be conditional upon:- Archaeological recording of the evidence (including evidence that might be destroyed), whether buried remains or part of a standing structure or building; Analysis of the information gathered; Interpretation of the results gained; Public dissemination of the results; and Deposition of the resulting archive with an appropriate museum or archive service.

Land at Weetshaw Lane, Cudworth

The development will be expected to: Retain, buffer and manage the existing hedgerows and woodland blocks; Be accessed through the adjacent housing allocation HS39; Provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against road noise; and Avoid locating any built development in Flood Zone 2 and 3. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land north of Sidcop Road, Cudworth

The development will be subject to a masterplan covering the entire site and including sites HS38 and HS40 demonstrating that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area. The development will be expected to: Provide appropriate junction improvements at Pontefract Road; Retain, buffer and manage the trees at the southern boundary; and Provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against road noise. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land off Cudworth Bypass

The development will be subject to a masterplan covering the entire site and including sites HS37 and HS40 demonstrating that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area. The development will be expected to: Provide appropriate junction improvements at Pontefract Road; Retain, buffer and manage hedgerows and trees at the north-east side of the site; and Provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against road noise. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land west of Three Nooks Lane, Cudworth

The development will be expected to: Be accessed from the adjacent roundabout on the Cudworth Parkway; Provide access to enable development of site HS36; and Provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against road noise.

Land north of Oak Tree Avenue

The development will be subject to a masterplan covering the entire site and including sites HS37 and HS38 demonstrating that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area. The development will be expected to provide appropriate junction improvements at Pontefract Road. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land south of Lowfield Road, Bolton on Dearne

The development will be expected to: Provide traffic signals at the railway bridge on Lowfield Road; Provide an odour report and incorporate any appropriate mitigation measures including a landscaped buffer; Be designed, managed and mitigated to ensure that there are no adverse impacts on the neighbouring Adwick Washlands nature reserve (to the east of the site) which is of significant ecological interest; and Be accompanied by details for the improvement, protection and maintenance of the adjacent Scheduled Ancient Monument known as Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 330m south east of Lowfield Farm (Entry 1019872) and its setting. Planning conditions will be used to ensure that details for the improvement, protection and maintenance of the monument have been submitted to and approved by the Council before development commences.

Former Reema Estate and adjoining land, off School Street, Thurnscoe

The development will be expected to: Provide a bridge for people and vehicles to use across the railway line connecting the site with Thurnscoe East Estate; and Retain, enhance and manage a wildlife corridor on the eastern boundary alongside the rail line. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land south of Barnburgh Lane

The development will be expected to retain, enhance and manage hedgerows, woodland and swamp at the south-west side of site. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land North of East Street, Goldthorpe

The development will be expected to: Retain and manage habitat at the north-east part of site (grassland, herbs and trees) plus hedgerows on the site; Respect the historic setting of the listed Church of St. John and St. Mary Magdalene by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials; Comply with the Goldthorpe Masterplan; and Provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against road noise.

Land to the north of the Dearne Advanced Learning Centre, Goldthorpe

The development will be expected to retain, enhance and manage the higher value ecological areas detailed in the ecological assessments produced on behalf of BMBC. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land north of Barnburgh Lane, Goldthorpe

The development will be expected to retain hedgerows around the periphery of the site. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land to the South of Beever Street Goldthorpe

The development will be expected to: Comply with the Goldthorpe Masterplan; and Retain, enhance and manage a buffer strip of existing vegetation to the disused railway at the south plus mature trees and hedgerows. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Site to the west of Broadwater Estate

The development will be expected to: Retain the southern quarter of the site which has high ecological value. The developable site area has been reduced to account for retention of this area; and Provide appropriate access to housing site reference HS51 from Billingley View through the south east corner of site ES10.

Land west of Thurnscoe Bridge Lane and south of Derry Grove, Thurnscoe

The development will be subject to the production of a masterplan covering the entire site to ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Ensure that the trees and hedgerows around the periphery of the site, in particular on the southern boundary are retained; and Provide off site highway enhancements. Archaeological remains are known to be present on this site. The site area has been reduced to allow flexibility in the development to ensure the remains can be preserved in situ if necessary.

Land off Gooseacre Avenue, Thurnscoe

The development will be expected to: Provide appropriate access; and Retain the dense scrub at the north and west of the site.

Land off Shortwood Roundabout, Hoyland

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS64; HS66; HS56 and employment site references: ES14 and ES17. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain, enhance and manage the hedgerow on the east side; Provide appropriate acoustic measures to mitigate against noise from the road; and Provide appropriate access.

Sites for Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

Sites will be allocated to meet the shortfall in provision of permanent sites. The following criteria will be used in allocating sites and in determining planning applications: In terms of their broad location sites will: Have good access to facilities; and Be primarily located within urban areas. In terms of their specific location the sites will: Be in an area of low flood risk; Be unaffected by contamination, unless the site can be adequately remediated; Have good vehicular and pedestrian access from the highway; Provide a good safe living environment with appropriate standards of residential amenity; and Have no other restrictive development constraints. Self-sought provision will be positively considered where it accords with this policy and other relevant policies in the Local Plan. Transit Sites should provide safe and convenient access to road networks and be located so as to cause minimum disruption to surrounding communities. Land contamination, flood risk issues and any health and safety risks that may arise for occupants from adjoining land uses, must also be considered (especially in regard to children).

The Number of New Homes to be Built

We will seek to achieve the completion of at least 21,546 net additional homes during the period 2014 to 2033. A minimum five year supply of deliverable sites will be maintained.

The Distribution of New Homes

The approximate distribution of new homes for the period 2014 to 2033 will be as follows: Distribution of new homes for the period 2014 to 2033 % of Overall Supply - Total - Planning Permissions - Number of homes - Settlement 43 - 9070 - 3258 - 5812 - Urban Barnsley 6 - 1303 - 215 - 1088 - Cudworth 14 - 2891 - 922 - 1969 - Dearne 12 - 2567 - 304 - 2263 - Hoyland 5 - 1003 - 366 - 637 - Penistone 6 - 1302 - 416 - 886 - Royston 10 - 2069 - 699 - 1370 - Wombwell 4 - 801 - 590 - 211 - Other 100 - 21006 - 6770 - 14236 - Total A further 200 dwellings in the villages and 566 dwellings across the Borough will be added to the overall total supply as a windfall allowance.

Uses on Allocated Housing Sites

The sites shown as housing sites on the Policies Map will be developed for residential purposes. Other uses on these sites will only be allowed where: They are small scale and ancillary to the housing elements; and They provide a service or other facility for local residents.

Residential Development on Small Non-allocated Sites

Proposals for residential development on sites below 0.4 hectares (including conversions of existing buildings and creating dwellings above shops) will be allowed where the proposal complies with other relevant policies in the Plan.

Residential Development on Large Non-allocated Sites

Proposals for residential development on sites above 0.4 hectares which are not shown as housing sites on the Policies Map will be supported where they: Are located on previously or part previously developed land; Are located within Urban Barnsley, Principal Towns and Villages; Are accessible by public transport; and Have good access to a range of shops and services.

Housing Mix and Efficient Use of Land

Housing proposals will be expected to include a broad mix of house size, type and tenure to help create mixed and balanced communities. Homes must be suitable for different types of households and be capable of being adapted to meet the changing needs of the population. Proposals to change the size and type of existing housing stock must maintain an appropriate mix of homes to meet local needs. A density of 40 dwellings per hectare net will be expected in Urban Barnsley and Principal Towns and 30 dwellings per hectare net in the villages. Lower densities will be supported where it can be demonstrated that they are necessary for character and appearance, need, viability or sustainable design reasons.

Affordable Housing

Housing developments of 15 or more dwellings will be expected to provide affordable housing. 30% affordable housing will be expected in Penistone and Dodworth and Rural West, 20% in Darton and Barugh; 10% in Bolton, Goldthorpe, Thurnscoe, Hoyland, Wombwell, Darfield, North Barnsley and Royston, South Barnsley and Worsbrough and Rural East. These percentages will be sought unless it can be demonstrated through a viability assessment that the required figure would render the scheme unviable. The developer must show that arrangements have been put in place to keep the new homes affordable. Limited affordable housing to meet community needs may be allowed in or on the edge of villages.

Housing Regeneration Areas

In lower value housing sub markets a range of housing market regeneration programmes will be supported aimed at the renewal of poor housing and the revitalisation of the neighbourhoods and communities. Lower value housing sub markets which contain some lower value areas/estates are: North Barnsley and Royston; South Barnsley and Worsbrough; Hoyland, Wombwell and Darfield; Bolton, Goldthorpe and Thurnscoe; and Rural East (including Cudworth Principal Town) Such support may include: Encouraging sustainable housing growth to support creation of an overall balanced housing market; Addressing the density and mix of housing types and tenure; Giving full weight to agreed masterplans produced under housing regeneration area programmes; and Providing new infrastructure to support the sustainability of communities.

Protection of Existing Larger Dwellings

Development within the curtilage of existing larger dwellings will be resisted where it will have an adverse impact on the setting of the original dwelling, and the size of the remaining garden area. The loss of existing larger dwellings will be resisted. Support will be given to the re-establishment of Houses in Multiple Occupation into single family sized houses.

The Location of Growth

Priority will be given to development in the following locations: Urban Barnsley; Principal Towns of Cudworth, Wombwell, Hoyland, Goldthorpe (which includes Thurnscoe and Bolton on Dearne), Penistone and Royston; and Villages. Urban Barnsley will be expected to accommodate significantly more growth than any individual Principal Town, and the Principal Towns will be expected to accommodate significantly more growth than the villages, to accord with their place in the settlement hierarchy.

Garden House Farm, Garden House Close, Monk Bretton

The development will be expected to: Respect the historic setting of the listed buildings associated with Manor Farm immediately to the South West by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, appropriate scaling, massing, details and materials; and Retain and manage the scrub/grassland in the south-eastern section of the site apart from the buildings part. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land to the West of Smithy Wood Lane, Gilroyd

The development will be expected to provide off site highway safety enhancements.

Site to the east of St Helens Avenue

The development will be expected to retain the woodland at the north-east corner plus the hedgerows in the northern half of the site. These should be buffered and managed. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land west of Wakefield Road

The development will be expected to: Be accompanied by plans for the improvement, protection and maintenance of the adjacent Scheduled Ancient Monument known as East Gawber Hall Colliery Fanhouse and its setting. Planning conditions will be used to ensure that details for the improvement, protection and maintenance of the adjacent monument and its setting have been submitted to and approved by the Council before development commences; and Retain, buffer and manage all hedgerows plus the scrubland/swamp in the depression. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Monk Bretton Reservoir and land to the east of Cross Street

The development will be expected to: Respect the historic setting of the adjacent listed building associated with Manor Farm immediately to the east by use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, appropriate scaling, massing, details and materials; and Ensure that no development takes place around the access road to the cricket ground in order to protect the setting of Monk Bretton Cross Scheduled Ancient Monument. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at St Michaels Avenue

The development will be expected to provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against noise from the industrial estate. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land off Highstone Lane, Worsbrough Common

Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land between Mount Vernon Road and Upper Sheffield Road

The development will be expected to: Protect the historic setting of the listed Darley Cliffe Hall, its ancillary listed buildings and Elmhirst Farm and cottage. Development shall be limited to the area shown on the Policies Map. Development shall respect the historic setting of these listed buildings by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, appropriate scaling, massing, details and materials; and Retain and enhance the boundary wall fronting Mount Vernon Road or rebuild at the back of wider footway. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land to the east of Woolley Colliery Road

The development will be expected to: Ensure that the internal road layout will allow access to housing allocation HS11 and provide a spine road through the site linking Station Road with Woolley Colliery Road that is capable of taking through traffic; and Ensure appropriate access is provided to enable the development of site HS1. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land adjacent Zenith Business Park

The development will be expected to retain the woodland belt at the west and retain scattered trees in the east of the site.

Bleachcroft Way Industrial Estate

The development will be expected to: Provide off site highways capacity works at Stairfoot; Retain the wet woodland on the site's southern boundary which forms part of a habitat corridor; Retain the areas of more species-rich grassland within the railway cutting and in the site's north-eastern corner; Provide landscape screening to the site's open southern aspect to the Green Belt which is formed by Dob Syke; Retain the grasslands at the south-west and north-east of the site plus the woodland/stream corridor to the east; and Safeguard the setting of the Listed Buildings at Swaithe Hall and Ardsley Cemetery. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land south west of Priory Road

The development will be expected to incorporate methane barrier protection measures into the design of the scheme as the site is within 250m of a category 1 landfill site.

Land off Mount Vernon Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley

The development will be expected to: Retain and maintain the strip of semi-natural broadleaf woodland in the south of the site; and Respect the historic setting of the listed building at Elmhirst Farmhouse and Cottage opposite this site by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects their setting, scaling, massing, details and materials. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation of necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land off Leighton Close

The development will be expected to retain and manage boundary vegetation, plus create new biodiverse hedgerows.

Land off Pontefract Road

The development will be expected to retain and buffer the hedgerows. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land west of Brierley Road, Grimethorpe

The development will be expected to: Respect the setting of the adjacent listed building 40m immediately to the east (Bridge Farmhouse) by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, appropriate scaling, massing, details and materials; and Retain a buffer strip of vegetation alongside the dyke at the southern boundary plus the mature trees and hedgerows. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remain; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land north of Blacker Lane, Shafton

The development will be expected to: Provide a masterplan demonstrating how the site can be developed for residential purposes. This should consider access issues and, if necessary, the redevelopment of the area occupied by the farm and industrial buildings; Provide off site highway safety enhancements; and Retain and manage the hedgerows, mature trees and pond, plus a buffer strip against the disused railway line. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at Weetshaw Lane, Cudworth

The development will be expected to: Retain, buffer and manage the existing hedgerows and woodland blocks; Be accessed through the adjacent housing allocation HS39; Provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against road noise; and Avoid locating any built development in Flood Zone 2 and 3. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary)

Land off Gooseacre Avenue, Thurnscoe

The development will be expected to: Provide appropriate access; and Retain the dense scrub at the north and west of the site.

Land off Shortwood Roundabout, Hoyland

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS64; HS66; HS56 and employment site references: ES14 and ES17. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain, enhance and manage the hedgerow on the east side; Provide appropriate acoustic measures to mitigate against noise from the road; and Provide appropriate access. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at Tankersley Lane

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering the entire site and employment site reference ES13. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Ensure any layout takes account of the relationship between the new development and existing buildings that are not available for redevelopment; Provide a buffer between the site and Skiers Wood Local Wildlife Site; Provide a landscape buffer between this site and the employment site ES13; and Produce a detailed ecology report in support of any development proposal. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at Broad Carr Road, Hoyland

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS61; HS62; HS65; HS58 and HS68. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain the double, species-rich hedgerow on the north-eastern boundary and the areas of broadleaf woodland; Provide a buffer between the site and Skiers Wood Local Wildlife Site; Provide appropriate access to site HS62; and Provide small scale convenience retail and community facilities in compliance with Local Plan policy TC5 Small Local Shops. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land south of Hay Green Lane

The development will be expected to: Produced a detailed ecology report in support of any development proposal; Respect the historic setting of the listed barn opposite Herons Way by retaining the existing mature field boundary with its existing hedge and trees to the east, and by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials; and Provide appropriate access and off site highway works. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at Greenside Lane, Hoyland

The development will be expected to retain the mature trees on the boundaries. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land off Clough Fields Road, Hoyland Common

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS61; HS62; HS65; HS58 and HS68. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain and manage the woodland at the south and east of the site; Provide appropriate access to site HS65; and Provide small scale convenience retail and community facilities in compliance with Local Plan policy TC5 Small Local Shops. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land off Meadowfield Drive

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS61; HS62; HS65; HS58 and HS68. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain and manage the woodland belt at the west of the site; and Provide small scale convenience retail and community facilities in compliance with Local Plan policy TC5 Small Local Shops. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land off Welland Crescent, Hoyland

The development will be expected to retain and manage existing vegetation at the north-east and north-west boundaries alongside the rail line and footpath. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land North of Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS64; HS66; HS56 and employment site references: ES14 and ES17. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to ensure that: All hedgerows and woodland blocks are retained, enhanced and managed and appropriate access provided; A wildlife corridor is created across the site; Appropriate acoustic measures are provided to mitigate against noise from the road; and Development shall respect the historic setting of Hoyland Lowe Stand and the churchyard of St. Peters Church to the east by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, appropriate scaling, massing, details and materials. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land North of Stead Lane, Hoyland

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS61; HS62; HS65; HS58 and HS68. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain buffer and manage the woodland at the north and east, all hedgerows on site and the pond at the south-west; Provide appropriate access to sites HS61, HS62 and HS58; and Provide small scale convenience retail and community facilities in compliance with Local Plan policy TC5 Small Local Shops. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land west of Upper Hoyland Road

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS64; HS66; HS56 and employment site references: ES14 and ES17. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Ensure access to the site is taken through the adjacent housing allocation HS64. Access infrastructure must be capable of allowing development of the whole site; Retain, enhance and manage the species-rich hedgerows and plantation woodland at the north, plus create a wildlife corridor along the site; and Protect the historic setting of Hoyland Lowe Stand immediately to the east by: Limiting development on the site to the area shown on the Policies Map; Restricting the height of dwellings to a single storey at the eastern margin of the developable area; and Providing appropriate site layout and sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at Sheffield Road, Birdwell

The development will be expected to: Respect the historic and listed status of the Mine Rescue Station immediately adjacent by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, appropriate scaling, massing, details and materials; and Avoid development in the Air Quality Management Area affected by the M1 and satisfy the requirements of Local Plan Policy AQ1 Development in Air Quality Management Areas.

Land between Stead Lane and Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common

The development will be subject to the production of a Masterplan Framework covering a number of sites including housing site references: HS61; HS62; HS65; HS58 and HS68. The Masterplan Framework should demonstrate that proposals will positively support and complement the comprehensive wider development of the area and ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain and maintain the species-rich hedgerow along the north-eastern boundary. The other hedgerows should be retained. If they are proposed for removal their importance should first be assessed against the Hedgerow Regulations 1997; Retain the two mature oak trees on the north-east boundary; and Include measures for the protection and retention of the listed milepost on Sheffield Road which is approximately 100m to the north of the driveway to Bell Ground House and its immediate setting.

Land north of Wood Walk, Hoyland

The development will be expected to: Retain the broadleaf plantation in the east of the site and the strip of dense scrub with scattered trees towards the west of the site; Retain and maintain the large ash tree near the centre of the site; and Fully evaluate any hedgerows which are proposed for removal against all criteria of the Hedgerows Regulations 1997. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation of necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land to north of Barnsley Road, Penistone

The development will be expected to: Respect the setting of the listed complex of buildings at Nether Mill 60m to the West by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials; and Avoid locating built development in parts of the site within flood zone 2 and 3. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at Talbot Road, Penistone

The development will be expected to: Provide appropriate access; and Respect the historic setting of the listed buildings at 8-10 Thurlstone Road and the group character of Penistone Conservation Area immediately adjacent and to the east. Development of site HS71 will require the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land east of Saunderson Road, Penistone

The development will be expected to: Retain the heathland in the southern half plus provide a buffer strip of vegetation to the cemetery at the south; and Respect the historic setting of the listed buildings at 8-10 Thurlstone Road and the group character of Penistone Conservation Area 200m to the east. Development will require the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land south of Well House Lane, Penistone

The development will be expected to: Ensure the wider characteristic landscape setting and the setting of the Penistone Conservation Area are protected and enhanced including the use of appropriate site layout, and sympathetic design that reflects their setting, scaling, massing, details and materials; Provide appropriate off site road safety enhancements; Be designed to provide an appropriate buffer around Westhorpe Works in accordance with HSE standards; Evaluate the site's importance as overwintering feeding habitat for golden plovers and provide mitigation or compensation habitat as appropriate; and Avoid locating built development in parts of the site within flood zones 2 and 3. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land south of Halifax Road, Penistone

The development will be expected to: Be designed to provide an appropriate buffer around Westhorpe Works in accordance with HSE standards; Provide appropriate off site road safety enhancements; Ensure the wider characteristic landscape setting and the setting of the Penistone Conservation Area are protected and enhanced by the use of appropriate site layout and sympathetic design that reflects their setting, scaling, massing, details and materials; Provide appropriate acoustic treatment to mitigate against road and railway noise; and Evaluate the site's importance as overwintering feeding habitat for golden plovers and provide mitigation or compensation habitat as appropriate. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at end of Melton Way, Royston

Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land at Pitt Street, Wombwell

The development will be expected to provide appropriate access. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land to the south of Doncaster Road, Darfield

The development will be expected to: Retain and improve hedgerows running along the east and west boundaries; Retain and protect the small areas of woodland along the eastern boundary. The area of woodland/scrub and unimproved neutral grassland to the west of the site should be excluded from development; Provide appropriate access; and Provide off site road safety enhancements.

Former Foulstone School Playing Fields

The development will be expected to: provide a minimum of 3 hectares of the playing fields and provide improvements to compensate for loss of green space to include provision of changing facilities. include measures for the protection and retention of the listed milepost and its immediate setting on the short link road 150m east of the junction with Barnsley Road. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains An assessment of the significance of the remains Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

The Former Foulstone School

The development will be expected to: Respect the historic setting and the group character of the adjacent Darfield Conservation Area by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials; and Investigate options on the southern boundary of the site on the edge of Darfield Local Centre for providing either: A small scale convenience shop that is in compliance with Local Plan Policy TC5 Local Shops; or An extension to Darfield Local Centre that is in compliance with local and national policy to protect town centres.

Land east of Lundhill Road, Wombwell

The development will be expected to: Provide off site highway works; Retain, enhance and manage the species rich grassland at the west, the marshy grassland in the north, and the species-rich hedgerow in the north-east of the site; and Avoid locating built development in parts of the site within flood zones 2 and 3.

Land south of Barugh Green Road

The site is proposed for mixed use predominantly for housing and employment. The indicative number of dwellings proposed on this site is 1700. These are included in the housing numbers for Urban Barnsley in the housing chapter. 43 ha of employment land is proposed on the site and is included in the employment land figures in the Urban Barnsley section of the Economy chapter. The development will be subject to the production and approval of a Masterplan Framework covering the entire site which seeks to ensure that the employment land is developed within the plan period, that community facilities come forward before completion of the housing and that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Provide a primary school on the site; Ensure that ground stability and contamination investigations are undertaken prior to development commencing and necessary remedial works completed in accordance with the phasing plan; Provide on and off site highway infrastructure works, including a link road (Claycliffe Link) and improvements at Junction 37 as necessary; Provide small scale convenience retail and community facilities in compliance with Local Plan policy TC5 Small Local Shops; Retain, buffer and manage the watercourse, grassland and woodland north-east of Hermit Lane; Retain, buffer and manage the species-rich hedgerows and boundary features. Where this is not possible transplant hedgerows including root balls and associated soils. A method statement for this should be provided and agreed prior to works commencing; Create/retain wildlife corridors through/across the site; Provide accessible public open space; Ensure that any sustainable drainage system incorporating above-ground habitats is designed from the outset to serve the whole site; Give consideration to the drain/culvert that runs through the site; and Include measures for the protection and retention of the listed milepost on Barugh Green Road 500m west of the junction with Claycliffe Road and its immediate setting; and Protect the routes of the Public Rights of Way that cross the site, and make provision for these as part of any proposal. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land between Fish Dam Lane and Carlton Road

This site is proposed for mixed use for housing and a primary school. The indicative number of dwellings proposed for this site is 294. These have been included in the housing figures for Urban Barnsley in the housing chapter. The development will be subject to the production of a phased Masterplan Framework. The development will be expected to: Respect the setting of the listed Manor Farmhouse and the Carlton Conservation Area immediately adjacent to the East by the use of appropriate site layout, sympathetic design that reflects the setting, scaling, massing, details and materials; Retain the woodland and grassland to the north west of Manor Street; and Retain existing vegetation on the wildlife corridor adjacent the stream at the south and west of the site. Archaeological remains are known/expected to be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Land off Shaw Lane Carlton

This site is proposed for mixed use for housing and green space. The indicative number of dwellings proposed on this site is 1683. These are included in the Housing figures for Urban Barnsley in the Housing chapter. The development will be subject to the production of a phased Masterplan Framework covering the entire site to ensure that development is brought forward in a comprehensive manner. The development will be expected to: Retain areas of woodland, not affected by the road. Should any part of the existing Wharncliffe Woodmoor green space be developed, an area of compensatory biodiversity-value green space of equivalent size should be created on the land within site MU3 to the east of the existing Wharncliffe Woodmoor green space. Compensatory areas will need to be linked to Wharncliffe Woodmoor by wildlife corridors; Provide access from Far Field Lane roundabout; Provide off site highway works; Retain the higher ecological value habitats in the southern part of Wharncliffe Woodmoor green space, together with the water courses in the centre of the site with a buffer; Provide robust measures to mitigate ecological impact where the construction of the access road impacts upon the southern part of the site which has high ecological value and in particular woodland blocks; Provide robust mitigation measures to mitigate against noise, odour and other potential impacts arising from the existing industrial operations at Manor Bakeries and Boulder Bridge; Provide small scale convenience retail and community facilities in compliance with Local Plan policy TC5 Small Local Shops; and Avoid locating built development in parts of the site within flood zone 2 and 3.

Land off Broadway

This site is proposed for mixed use for housing and green space. The indicative number of dwellings proposed on this site is 150. These are included in the housing figures for Urban Barnsley in the Housing chapter. The development will be expected to provide 3.25 ha of playing pitches; and Any layout should take account of the relationship between the new development and existing buildings that are not available for redevelopment. Archaeological remains may be present on this site therefore proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment (including a field evaluation if necessary) that must include the following: Information identifying the likely location and extent of the remains, and the nature of the remains; An assessment of the significance of the remains; and Consideration of how the remains would be affected by the proposed development.

Sites for Travellers

The following sites are shown on the Policies Map: TS1 Land North of Industry Road, Carlton up to 11 pitches; and TS2 Burntwood Cottages extension, Brierley 8 pitches. These sites are to provide accommodation for Travellers. No other development will be allowed on these sites.

Infrastructure and Planning Obligations

Development must be supported by appropriate physical, social, economic and communications infrastructure, including provision for broadband. Development must contribute as necessary to meet all on and off site infrastructure requirements to enable development to take place satisfactorily. Where the necessary provision is not made directly by the developer, contributions will be secured through planning obligations. Where appropriate, pooled contributions will be used to facilitate delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

Utilities Safeguarding

Existing services and utilities including major pipelines, transmission lines, distribution mains, sewerage and sewage treatment works, land drainage systems and water resources, together with associated equipment, installations and operational land, will be protected from development that will detrimentally affect them.

The Yards District

Within The Yards District we will allow housing, offices and small scale shops and services. Developments will be allowed that would support to the liveliness and economic strength of the town centre.

Southern Fringe

Within the Southern Fringe District we will allow housing, offices, employment and commercial uses. We will allow small scale shops and services along the Dodworth Road frontage. Developments will be allowed that would support the liveliness and economic strength of the town centre.

Development Site 2 – Heelis Street / New Street / Gala Bingo / Burleigh Court Site

We will allow mixed use developments which could include: Retail; Residential; Offices; and Food and drink. The development of the site must also: Make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the New Street Gateway; and Provide improvements to pedestrian links and public spaces around and through the site.

Southgate District

We will allow offices, residential development, assembly and leisure uses, hotel, food and drink uses and car parking within the Southgate District. Retail development will be allowed on Market Street, Pitt Street and as part of a mixed use development at the former Co-op Pioneer site on Peel Street.

Westgate/Churchfields

Within the Westgate/Churchfields District we will give priority to office development. We will also allow residential, shops, leisure and entertainment uses. Specific areas of the district will be developed for the following uses: Creating a civic quarter in the area bounded by Churchfields, St. Marys Gate, Westgate and Sackville Street, to include offices, education and small scale ancillary uses. Expanding the Lamproom theatre and associated facilities, and improving its setting within the wider Westgate area. A mix of office, hotel and residential uses in the area bounded by Westgate, St. Marys Gate, Shambles Street, Summer Lane and Fitzwilliam Street.

Eastern Gateway

We will allow transport related development, office, education, community and youth facilities and public spaces within the Eastern Gateway District. Development within the District must make provision for the Green Sprint and make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the gateways. Other uses will only be supported where they contribute to the vitality and viability of the town centre.

Development Site 4 – Land between the Transport Interchange and Harborough Hill Road

We will allow the following types of development: Offices. Education, community and youth facilities. Transportation uses associated with the adjacent Transport Interchange. Public space. Residential. Ancillary retail. The development of the site will be expected to: Make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of gateways; Consider any implications arising from its location adjacent to an Air Quality Management Area; and Support the liveliness and economic strength of the town centre.

Minerals

Provision will be made for non-aggregate mineral resources including primary and secondary resources as follows: Existing sites with planning permission for the extraction of minerals will be shown on the Policies Map which accompanies this Local Plan and will be protected from inappropriate development that could result in their sterilisation. Areas of Search are identified in this Local Plan. Areas of Safeguarding are identified in this Local Plan. It is expected that future extraction of minerals will normally take place within existing quarries or by site extensions rather than new sites. Wherever possible sustainable modes of transport will be used in connection with primary mineral extraction and in the transportation of secondary aggregates. Proposals for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas (excluding shale) will generally be supported. Within the licensed areas shown on the Policies map, proposals for exploration, appraisals and production of shale gas will be considered on their own merits against the plan as a whole and in accordance with national planning policies and guidance. Proposals to extract minerals prior to the commencement of non-minerals development which may otherwise sterilise the mineral, will generally be supported. Proposals for the recovery of material from mineral waste tips and land reclamation schemes (which may include the recycling, blending, processing and distribution of substitute and secondary materials), will generally be supported in appropriate locations as part of mineral extraction/reclamation schemes. The surface coal resource and fireclay and brick clay will be protected from sterilisation from non-mineral surface development. Supporting proposals for extraction where the stone is the original source of, or is needed for the repair or restoration of, a heritage asset. All minerals proposals should: Be of limited duration. Have no unacceptable adverse environmental or amenity impacts. Be subject to high quality and appropriate reclamation and afteruse within a reasonable timescale; and Result in a net increase in biodiversity and/or geodiversity interests.

Non Mineral Development and Safeguarding Minerals

Other than those proposals identified as exemptions (see supporting text below) all proposals for non mineral development on sites over 2 hectares in size must be accompanied by supporting information demonstrating that mineral resources will not be needlessly sterilised. The supporting information must include details of a prior extraction scheme (showing that the mineral can be extracted satisfactorily prior to the development taking place), or where this is not considered feasible, evidence that: - Minerals resources are not present or have already been extracted; - The mineral resource concerned is of poor quality, or no longer of any value or potential value; - The development will not affect the potential for mineral extraction if required in the future; - The prior extraction of minerals is not feasible (due to significant overburden or ground instability issues for example); - The prior extraction of minerals is not viable (if it would result in abnormal costs or delays which would jeopardise the viability of the development for example); - There is an overriding need for the development which outweighs the need to safeguard the mineral resource; and - The prior extraction of minerals would have unacceptable impacts on neighbouring uses, residential amenity or environmental assets.

Mineral Extraction

Proposals for mineral extraction must not have unacceptable adverse impacts on the natural and historic environment or on human health including those from: - Noise; - Dust; - Visual intrusion; - Traffic; - Tip and quarry slope stability; - Differential settlement of quarry backfill; - Mining subsidence; - Increased flood risk; - Impacts on the flow and quantity of surface and groundwater; and - Migration of contamination from the site. Proposals must also take into account the cumulative effects of multiple impacts from individual sites and/or a number of sites in the a locality.

Presumption in favour of Sustainable Development

When considering development proposals we will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. We will work proactively with applicants jointly to find solutions which mean that proposals can be approved wherever possible, and to secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the area.

Hazardous Substances

We will not allow development within the defined hazardous substances consultation distances if it would result in an unacceptable risk to public health and safety, or to residential and other sensitive land uses.

The daytime and evening economies

We will work with developers and operators to diversify the daytime and evening economies (particularly early evening) Preference will be given to pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés and night time entertainment uses which: Cater for a range of customers and are family friendly; Are open throughout the day and evening; Maintain an active street frontage throughout the day and evening; Serve food; and Complement other leisure activities. Planning permission will be granted for pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés and night time entertainment uses in the town centre provided that they: Add to the range and diversity of uses on offer and increase customer choice; Do not harm amenity or give rise to increased noise, disturbance, or antisocial behaviour; Can be adequately accessed, serviced and ventilated; and Are designed with public safety, crime prevention and the reduction of anti social behaviour in mind. All such uses should have regard to the principles and practises of 'Secured by Design' and planning applications must be supported by a design statement.

late night uses

Late night uses will only be encouraged in the following locations within the town centre: Wellington Street; Peel Street; Market Street; Market Hill; and Graham's Orchard. Proposals for late night uses in the above locations will be supported provided they: Add to the range and diversity of uses on offer and increase customer choice; Do not have a significant adverse effect on amenity including from increased noise, disturbance, or antisocial behaviour; Can be adequately accessed, serviced and ventilated; and Are designed with public safety, crime prevention and the reduction of anti-social behaviour in mind. All such uses should have regard to the principles and practices of 'Secured by Design' and planning applications must be supported by a design statement.

The Markets Area District

We will allow shops, offices, leisure developments, and food and drink uses within the Markets District. Other uses will only be supported where they contribute to the vitality and viability of the town centre.

Development Site 1 - The Glassworks including former TEC building and CEAG site

We will allow the following types of development: • Retail, including a department store; • Offices; • Leisure; • Food and drink; and • Car parking. The development of the site will be expected to: • Create new links to and within the town centre and other areas adjacent to the Town Centre such as the Metrodome and Oakwell; and • Include other uses if they would support the liveliness and economic strength of the town centre. Residential development will be supported where it would support the vitality and viability of the town centre.

Market Hill District

Within the Market Hill District on the east side of Church Street and on either side of Market Hill, we will allow uses and development that provide an active frontage at ground-floor level and conserves or enhances the character and appearance of the area. Appropriate uses include the following: Shops. Financial and professional services, for example, estate agents, employment agencies and advice bureaus. Food and drink, for example, restaurants, cafés and bars. Non residential institutions, including museums, art galleries and exhibition space. Assembly and leisure facilities.

The Lanes

All new development within the Lanes District must have an active frontage at ground floor level. The following uses will normally be allowed at ground floor level: Shops. Financial and professional services (for example, estate agents, employment agencies and advice bureaus). Food and drink for example restaurants, cafés and bars. Non residential institutions including museums, art galleries and exhibition space. New development must conserve or enhance the specialist nature of this area by being of a size, scale, quality and design appropriate to the character of the area. Mandela Gardens must be maintained as public open space and no development that would harm its function and quality will be allowed.

Temporary Uses and Phased Development

Within the Markets District temporary uses will be supported where they can demonstrate a positive contribution to the continuing vibrancy and vitality of the Town Centre.

Town Centres

Support will be given to maintaining and enhancing the vitality and viability of the following hierarchy of centres: Centre | Type of Centre Barnsley Town Centre | Town Cudworth, Hoyland, Wombwell, Goldthorpe, Penistone, Royston | District Athersley, Bolton on Dearne (St Andrew's Square), Darfield, Darton, Dodworth, Grimethorpe, Hoyland Common, Lundwood, Mapplewell, Stairfoot, Thurnscoe (Houghton Road), Thurnscoe (Shepherd Lane) | Local Barnsley Town Centre is the dominant town centre in the borough. To ensure it continues to fulfill its sub regional role the majority of new retail and town centre development will be directed to Barnsley Town Centre. The District Centres have an important role serving localised catchments and meeting more local needs. To ensure they fulfil this role and continue to complement and support the role of Barnsley Town Centre new retail and town centre development will also be directed to the District Centres. The Local Centres serve smaller catchments and development here will be expected to meet the needs of the local area and not adversely impact on the vitality or viability of other nearby centres. All retail and town centre developments will be expected to be appropriate to the scale, role, function and character of the centres in which they are proposed. A sequential approach will be used to assess proposals for new retail and town centre development. This will help to achieve the spatial strategy for the borough and will focus development on identified centres in the first instance. Edge of centre and out of centre development will only be allowed where it meets the requirements of NPPF. Impact assessments will also be required as laid out in policy TC3. These should comply with the requirements of the NPPF.

Retail Parks

In the retail parks identified on the Policies Map, retail warehouses will be allowed. Uses other than retail warehouses will be allowed where the role, character and function of the retail park will not be adversely affected. Except where justified, planning permissions on these retail parks will be subject to conditions to limit: • The minimum size of units to at least 920 square metres gross; and • The type of goods which can be sold from the units to bulky comparison goods.

Small Local Shops

Outside existing centres small shops that meet the daily shopping needs of a local community will be permitted where: • The shops are of a type and in a place that would meet daily shopping needs and this need is not already met by existing shops; and • The shops are located and designed to encourage trips by pedestrians and cyclists and would not encourage car trips.

Primary and Secondary Shopping Frontages

Proposals for retail (A1-A5) uses will be allowed on Primary and Secondary Shopping frontages in Barnsley Town Centre and the District Centres provided that: Within each primary shopping frontage in Barnsley Town Centre and the District Centres, ground floor uses would remain predominantly retail (Class A1) in nature. Other uses may be acceptable, especially where they diversify and improve provision in a centre, provided that it can be demonstrated that the vitality and viability of the primary shopping area concerned would not be negatively affected and that ground floor uses on the Primary Shopping Frontages remain predominantly retail (Class A1) in nature.

Thresholds for Impact Assessments

Proposals for retail and leisure uses will be required to provide an impact assessment if they are of a scale, role or function where they could have a negative impact on the vitality and viability of the centre and are: Located outside the Primary Shopping Area of Barnsley Town Centre and are: Within the catchment of Barnsley Town Centre, and Have a floorspace in excess of 2,500 square metres gross Located outside the Primary Shopping Area of a District Centre and are: Within the catchment of a District Centre, and Have a floorspace in excess of 1,000 square metres gross Located outside a Local Centre and are: Within the catchment of a Local Centre, and Have a floorspace in excess of 500 square metres gross If we have concerns that a proposal below these floorspace thresholds may have a significantly adverse impact on centres, we may require an impact assessment as part of a planning application.

The Green Sprint

A pedestrian and cycle route 'the Green Sprint' will be created to link the town centre with the Dearne Valley Country Park, following the indicative route shown on Inset Map 2. Developments on sites that cover part of the route must: • Ensure that the Green Sprint is designed into the scheme; and • Either build the relevant section of the Green Sprint, or make a financial contribution towards building it. We will also take account of the Green Sprint when considering proposals on nearby sites, which may have an effect on it.

Car parks

Town centre car parks will be managed to allow short stay car parking and restrict long stay car parking. Long stay car parks will be located on the edge of the town centre. Short stay car parks will be located within the town centre. Where they are proposed, car parks should be included within developments either in basements or on upper floors.

Cycling

Development on sites that include cycle routes as identified in the emerging Transport Strategy will be expected to: • Ensure that the route is designed into the scheme; and • Either build the relevant section of the route, or make a financial contribution towards building it. We will also take account of cycle and pedestrian routes when considering proposals on nearby sites, which may have an effect on them.

Accessibility Priorities

Working with city region partners and other stakeholders transport investment will be set out in Transport Strategy programmes focused on development-transport corridors as shown in the Accessibility Priorities diagram below to: A. Improve sustainable transport and circulation in the Accessibility Improvement Zone (AIZ) area particularly between Principal Towns. B. Implement transport network improvements as supported by evidence from modelling, feasibility studies, consultation, surveys, community engagement etc. C. Facilitate sustainable transport links to and from existing and proposed employment, interchange, community and leisure and tourism facilities in the borough, including provision for car parking and enhancing the non car role of the transport corridor shown on the Accessibility Priorities diagram as 'potential enhanced road based public transport corridor'. D. Promote high quality public transport linking the AIZ to significant places of business, employment and national / international interchange in the Leeds - Sheffield City Region corridor including neighbouring Wakefield, Kirklees, Doncaster, Sheffield and Rotherham. E. Improve direct public transport and freight links to London, Manchester, other Core Cities, national / international interchanges and the Humber ports.

Safeguarding of Former Railway Lines

We will safeguard land within and adjacent to existing and historical rail alignments to accommodate the potential reinstatement of former strategic railway lines. Their historical routes will be shown on the Policies Map. Where it is not possible to use the original alignment we will work with our delivery partners to identify any appropriate alternative routes.

New Development and Sustainable Travel

New development will be expected to: Be located and designed to reduce the need to travel, be accessible to public transport and meet the needs of pedestrians and cyclists; Provide at least the minimum levels of parking for cycles, motorbikes, scooters, mopeds and disabled people set out in the relevant Supplementary Planning Document; Provide a transport statement or assessment in line with guidance set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and guidance including where appropriate regard for cross boundary local authority impacts; and Provide a travel plan statement or a travel plan in accordance with guidance set out in the National Planning Policy Framework including where appropriate regard for cross boundary local authority impacts. Travel plans will be secured through a planning obligation or a planning condition. Where levels of accessibility through public transport, cycling and walking are unacceptable, we will expect developers to take action or make financial contributions in accordance with policy I1. If it is not possible or appropriate for the minimum amount of parking for cycles, motorbikes, scooters and mopeds to be met on site, the developer must provide, or contribute towards, off-site parking, or improve or provide other forms of travel.

New development and Transport Safety

New development will be expected to be designed and built to provide all transport users within and surrounding the development with safe, secure and convenient access and movement. If a development is not suitably served by the existing highway, or would create or add to problems of safety or the efficiency of the highway or any adjoining rail infrastructure for users, we will expect developers to take mitigating action or to make a financial contribution to make sure the necessary improvements go ahead. Any contributions will be secured through a planning obligation or planning condition.

Reducing the Impact of Road Travel

We will reduce the impact of road travel by: Developing and implementing robust, evidence based air quality action plans to improve air quality; Working with our sub regional partners, fleet and freight operators to improve the efficiency of vehicles and goods delivery, and reduce exhaust emissions; and Implementing measures to ensure the current road system is used efficiently.