× CONSULTATION on the future of swathes of land in Carlton - which will bring 2,000 homes to the area - started this week.
It will run until July 28 and residents can view the proposals - and sign up to a live question and answer session - on Barnsley Council’s website.
A spokesperson for the council said: “Carlton’s new development will deliver a sustainable new community, focused around Wharncliffe Woodmoor as the key green space.
“It will provide high-quality housing within a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment and be linked to the surrounding outdoor spaces such as Carlton Marsh.
“The proposals also include land for business expansion, in an area where local businesses are currently thriving.”
× LAND allocated for almost 2,000 homes in Barnsley Council’s development blueprint is set to be fought over by residents in a repeat of previous large-scale campaigns seen elsewhere in the borough after plans for a public consultation were revealed.
Sites designated MU2 and MU3 in the council’s local plan - relating to land between Fish Dam Lane and Carlton Road, and Shaw Lane respectively - make up the long-awaited masterplan for Carlton.
Other swathes of land - earmarked for housing, business and school use - have already been identified including Barnsley West, Goldthorpe, Hoyland North, Hoyland South, Hoyland West and Royston but Carlton’s is the final one awaiting adoption.