Big plans to transform Royston with 828 homes, a new school and a retail facility

The plans will be presented to Barnsley Council's cabinet on Wednesday, where a report will seek approval to undertake community consultation on the plans.

Further details are expected to be revealed if councillors agree to a community consultation.

Subject to approval, the consultation will last six weeks.

The Royston masterplan framework has earmarked a site off Lee Lane, which will include the homes, school and a 'small-scale convenience retail facility to serve the local community'.

Work has already started on 166 houses already approved to be built on the site..

Due to the current situation relating to Covid-19, a report to councillors ahead of the meeting states there is a ‘strong possibility’ the consultation will be digital only, and is likely to include interactive digital exhibitions, online Q&A sessions and calls to planning project managers.