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× CONTROVERSIAL plans to develop on a flood-prone ‘wildlife haven’ - that were initially deferred due to concerns raised by locals - are again set for approval. The housing scheme on green space off Darton Lane, Darton, was expected to be granted outline planning permission at last month’s meeting of the planning board. But amid fierce opposition, led by local Richard Denton and backed by Barnsley Central MP Dan Jarvis and Darton East Coun Steve Hunt, and questions over suitability, the plans will instead be considered at a meeting next week. The l...

× WATERLOGGED sites which have been formally adopted for future development by Barnsley Council must be revised after being hit by more flooding in recent weeks, campaigners have urged. Two sites on Darton Lane, Darton and Lee Lane, Royston have been swamped following prolonged spells of heavy rain and sub-zero temperatures, despite both being included in the council’s local plan development blueprint for future housing. The Darton Lane site, which is near the River Dearne, is the subject of a potential 73-home development, while Lee Lane one of the bi...