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Doncaster Neighbourhood Plans: Auckley & Rossington Adopted
Auckley and Rossington neighbourhood plans now adopted in Doncaster. See referendum dates, council decisions, and how to access the interactive map for your area.
How we reported this
Two neighbourhood plans in Doncaster reached formal adoption after referendums and Full Council meetings, with exact dates recorded in council records. The Auckley Neighbourhood Plan referendum took place on 20 April 2023, followed by adoption on 19 May 2023. The Rossington Neighbourhood Plan referendum occurred on 17 March 2022, with adoption on 20 May 2022.
Localism Act Framework Sets Planning Process
The Localism Act gives communities powers to influence development through neighbourhood plans. These documents guide local development and are prepared by residents rather than central authorities. The City of Doncaster Council maintains updates on active plans, directing residents to an interactive map for designated areas.
Named Areas Record Specific Milestones
Auckley and Rossington each completed the full sequence of referendum and adoption steps. The Auckley plan followed its referendum by roughly one month before council approval. The Rossington plan followed a similar pattern the previous year, moving from referendum in March to adoption in May.
Evidence Drawn Directly from Dated Council Records
The dates stand as the primary data points available: 20 April 2023 for the Auckley referendum, 19 May 2023 for its adoption, 17 March 2022 for the Rossington referendum, and 20 May 2022 for its adoption. These figures come from the Neighbourhood Plans Latest News page on the City of Doncaster Council site and require no recalculation or additional estimates.
Residents seeking current status on other areas can consult the Neighbourhood Plans Interactive Map hosted by the council. The page also outlines the general purpose of such plans under the Localism Act without listing further numerical milestones for additional locations.