All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of two new office units at Car Park Adjacent The South Side Of 57 Sheffield Road Dronfield for Mr I Blanksby

Construction of entrance canopy and cycle store at St Andrews Church Of England Methodist Aided School Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse for The Governors Of CofE Methodist Primary School 

Retention of a timber post and trellis fence at, 25 Beechwood Road, Dronfield Derbyshire for Dr D Barrowcliffe 

Construction of a two-storey side extension, single-storey front extension and single-storey rear extension with storage below (revised scheme) at 12 Garth Way Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Peter Cobb 

Loft conversion involving raising of ridge height, single storey rear extension, two storey extension and front bay window extension (revised scheme to 09/00772/FLH) at, 134 Eckington Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr J Clayton
 

Construction of a two-storey rear extension with additional basement level at Mickley Cottage Mickley Lane Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr A Kilner 

Construction of a rear conservatory and single storey side extension at 19 Bowshaw Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr W Kelly

Conversion and extension of derelict outbuilding to form one bedroom dwelling (bungalow) at Barnes Farm Barnes Lane Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Limb

Erection of a conservatory to side at 18 Shetland Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs R Rowley

Construction of a single storey rear extension at 60 Burns Drive,Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs A Mellor

Construction of a two storey side extension at 57 Longacre Road,Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Michael Petty

Notification to fell two lime trees within Coal Aston Conservation Area at Linden Dell Stone Road Coal Aston for Mr B Harrison

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of new dwelling with integral garage and associated parking at land adjacent at,  80 Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Roy Dickens

Construction of a two-storey rear extension and raising roof to form loft conversion at 16 Hallowes Rise Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Gareth Henthorn

Detached stable building within boundary of existing residential dwelling (Affecting Setting of Listed Building) at Nether Birchitt Farm Sheffield Road Dronfield for Mr Matthew Gerrard

Extension to existing building to provide facility for waste sand screening and storage for re-use and erection of an external conveyor and 50 tonne sand storage silo at William Lee Ltd Callywhite Lane Dronfield for William Lee Ltd

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.

Application for a non-material amendment for the addition of a velux window to south face of roof to planning permission NED/08/01773/FL for construction of new house and garage and associated parking areas at 36 Derwent Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr R Bembridge 

Conversion of existing flat roof to pitched roof with parapet wall and erection of conservatory to front at, 2 Palmer Crescent, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr R Wilson 

Notification of intention to prune 7 trees and fell 2 trees within Coal Aston Conservation Area at Cross Farm House Cross Lane Coal Aston for Mr C Twelves 

Construction of a detached double garage at Southwood Farm House Hilltop Way Dronfield for Mr P Woolhouse 

Construction of 5 detached two storey houses at Land To The Rear Of 14 To 22 Green Lane And 4 To 16 Park Avenue Dronfield for Mr A Ponsford

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Pruning to two trees covered by NED TPO 103 at  14 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr John Lumb.

Construction of a detached 2 storey dwelling house with integral garage on vacant land adjacent to Aston End House. Re-formation of existing entrance & gates (access to highway unaffected). Removal of several low grade trees. (Conservation Area/Affecting Setting of a Listed Building) at Aston End House Cross Lane Coal Aston for Mr Neil Moxon

According to the Sheffield Star ” Daniel Gage one of five Tories on Dronfield Town Council has been disqualified after failing to attend a single council meeting in the last six months. Mr Gage said he was heartbroken to have been kicked off the council just days before he was due to launch his canpaign to be elected an MP for Sheffield Hallam. He said “There has been a massive misunderstanding, an administrative error”. 

No,  there was no misunderstanding, no administrative error - if you dont attend council meeting for six months without a good excuse e.g. illness you automatically get kicked off.

Further update 21st November. Daniel Gage has now been forced by the Regional conservatives to resign as conservative candidate for MP for Hallam. He is reported as saying he was bullied into this resignation and would still like to be a candidate - either Tory or as an Independent! Good to see such loyalty to his party!

After the County Council elections in June I wrote “For many year both LIBDEMs and Conservative County Councillors have critisised the amount spent by the County’s publicity department which often seems to promote the party in power. [we are talking big money here in total in excess of £1 million]

So what does the new Tory County Council do as one of its first acts. It abolished Derbyshire Insight with its red masthead [so far so good] but produced a very similar propaganda sheet now call Derbyshire First with a blue masthead [so far so bad] The cost of producing and delivering this to every household in Derbyshire was probably about £40,000. The Tories claim they will put more money into repairing roads and pavements. Well there’s £40000 less than would otherwise have been available.”

Well they did it again in September so thats at least £80,000 less available now. 

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of an extension to an existing conservatory at , 32 Longcroft Road,Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr And Mrs Richard Tingle.

Retention of two illuminated and one non-illuminated fascia signs at Unit 20 Lucas Works Sheffield Road for Mr J Askham. 

Advertisement consent for the retention of one externally illuminated fascia sign at Unit 2  Stubley Works Wreakes Lane Dronfield for Mr Adrian Shaw. 

Lawful Existing Use Application for land as a kitchen garden at Highfield Hilltop Road Dronfield for Mr Ricky Dobson.

Change of use from A1 shop to use as a Tattoo Studio (Conservation Area) at

Construction of a two storey side extension with rear facing dormer at 26 Fair View Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr T Todd.

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Advertisement consent for a replacement hanging sign (Conservation Area) at

Advertisement consent for a replacement illuminated fascia sign (Conservation Area) at Bridge House Mill Lane Dronfield for Ms Mandy Warren 

Construction of a single storey extension to the front at 24 Moonpenny Way, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Ronald Fenn 

Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and construction of a new 5 bedroom replacement dwelling at 49 Hilltop Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs Oates 

New external area (revised scheme to NED/07/01024/FL) at Little Italy 61a Sheffield Road Dronfield for Mr T Sotirios 

Construction of a first floor side extension at 17 Alma Crescent, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr N Marsden

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a single storey side and rear extension at , 49 Gainsborough Road, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stuart Hague 

Construction of a lean-to structure against existing stable block for lambing, poultry and storage at Land Off Barnes Avenue Dronfield Woodhouse for Sandra Loxley

Listed Building application for retention of new staircase and other associated works (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Construction of an extension to the front of the existing garage at, 106 Carr Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Mark Rotherham

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link belowhttp://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.

Proposed rear extension and alterations to roof to provide first floor accommodation at 12 Bents Lane, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr D Burton

Notification of intention to prune one tree (Conservation Area) at  28 Cross Lane Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr Charles Wall

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below 

http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Retention of a 2m fence with gates on land adjacent at

Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr Alan Milligan

Demolition of existing house and construction of two detached dwellings at

Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Brian Boulby

Alterations including raising ridge height to create rooms in roofspace at 4 Holmesdale Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr D Elkington

Construction of a two storey side extension and a rear facing dormer window at 42 Smithy Croft Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr T Pearson

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Application to extend the ground floor area to be used as retail and to alter the opening hours to include Sunday opening between 10:00am and 4:00pm all year round at Stone The Crows at 23 Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for ATN Marketing

Construction of a first floor side extension, single storey extension to rear and replacing existing flat roofs with pitched roofs at  27 Salisbury Avenue, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Simon Wilson

Loft conversion involving raising of ridge height/single storey rear extension/two storey front extension and front bay window extension at 134 Eckington Road, Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr J Clayton

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Conversion of existing bungalow into a two-storey house and formation of new drive and access at  28 Cemetery Road,  Dronfield, Derbyshire for Mr Nicholas Kenyon

Construction of a two storey front extension and rear conservatory at 15 Alport Rise Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Caroline Roberts

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a two-storey side extension, single storey front extension and a new garage at 9 Hanbury Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Pilkington 

Construction of a rear garage extension at 32 Westfield Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr W Dalby

Construction of 2 storey detached garage at 18 Stonelow Crescent Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs T Ripley

Pruning of one oak tree covered by Dronfield Urban District Council Tree Preservation Order 4 adjacent 27 Linden Avenue at Jubilee Playingfield Green Lane Dronfield for Mr D Shortland

Construction of a two-storey side extension and loft conversion (Amended Plans) at 71 Firthwood Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mrs Julie Morley

 Retention of an external lighting scheme to extra care sheltered housing development consisting of columns - bollards and wall mounted luminaires at Stonelow Court Stonelow Road Dronfield for Mr H Young

Construction of two storey side extension - single storey rear extension and front canopy at

Construction of a detached 2 bedroom bungalow on land adjacent at Walden Snape Hill Lane Dronfield for Mrs J Shillito

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of 2 factory units (outline application) at Land To South Of Unit 16Callywhite Lane Dronfield for Mr Tim Collins

Construction of a two storey side extension, single storey front extension and single storey rear extension with storage below at 12 Garth Way Close, Dronfield for Mr P Cobb

Construction of two storey front and side extensions and a single storey side extension at 22 Hanbury Close Dronfield for Mr I Wigfield

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links. 

Proposed construction of a two story side and front extension increase in roof height and construction of a single storey rear extension at 7 Ford Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Ms V Graham 

Construction of a two storey side extension with conservatory to the side and single detached garage access from

Construction of an overflow car park at Gosforth Playing Fields Stubley Drive Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr J Morris

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Application for conservation area consent for demolition of a block of 4 garages (Conservation Area) at Land Adjacent No 1 Princess Road Dronfield for Mr R Ward

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link belowhttp://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.

Installation of electronically operated roller shutter to front of retail premises (Conservation Area) at

Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Nigel Lowe

Proposed pruning of one silver birch covered by NED TPO 103 Part 2 T11 at

Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Simone Heslam

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below 

http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a conservatory to rear at

Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Brian Martin

Construction of detached single storey bungalow for residential use at Land To Rear Of Numbers 23A And 25 Longacre Road Dronfield for Shaw Developments Sheffield Ltd

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below 

http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a two-storey front extension to form entrance hall and bedroom extension above at

Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr D Kenney

http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a two-storey side extension and loft conversion at 71 Firthwood Road, Coal Aston Dronfield for Mrs Julie Morley

Erection of a summer house at 1 Glen Vale Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Miss Hannah Pendlebury

Construction of extensions to provide a dry store and outside toilet to rear (Conservation Area) at 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr M Dari

For many year both LIBDEMs and Conservative County Councillors have critisised the amount spent by the County’s publicity department which often seems to promote the party in power. [we are talking big money here in total in excess of £1 million]

So what does the new Tory County Council do as on of its first acts. It abolished Derbyshire Insight with its red masthead [so far so good] but produced a very similar propaganda sheet now call Derbyshire First with a blue masthead [so far so bad] The cost of producing and delivering this to every household in Derbyshire was probably about £40,000. The Tories claim they will put more money into repairing roads and pavements. Well there’s £40000 less than would otherwise have been available 

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a two-storey rear extension with raised patio area at 32 Derwent Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mrs Susan Talbot 

Construction of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (Revised Scheme of 09/00187/FL) at 7 Dalbury RoadDronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr

Retention of two smoking shelters (re-submission of 09/00024/FL) at Dronfield Pioneer Social Club Ltd Stonelow Road Dronfield for Mr Ian Prest 

Construction of a conservatory to rear at 14 Westfield Road, Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr D Lines

Construction of a single storey and two storey rear extension at 30 Wentworth Road, Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr A Bingham 

Construction of a two storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear facing roof lights (revised scheme of 09/00027/FL) at 35 Smithy Croft Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Miss Rachel Taylor 

Construction of a two-storey extension at 3 Hazelwood Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for P Spivey

Application to carry out works to various trees covered by NEDDC TPO 3 (A1) at Land Between Beechwood Road And Gosforth Close And Extending To Farwater Lane Gosforth Close Dronfield for Dronfield Town Council

Proposed side dormer with rear facing window at 36 Cecil Road,Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs A Young 

Construction of a double detached garage incorporating workshop and log store at 77 Hallowes Lane,Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Michael Richards

Advertisement Consent for the retention of an illuminated fascia and hanging sign and and the installation of a replacement menu box and additional hanging sign at Araj at 10A High Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr K Miah

All details of the single this week application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Erection of a carport to side at 13 Alport Rise Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Richard Maso

All details of the applications can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Proposed installation of 2m high replacement fencing on the south eastern and north eastern boundaries a 101 Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Robin Scothorne

Construction of a two-storey side extension with single-storey element to rear at 19 Hazel Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mrs Elizabeth Mellor

Construction of a conservatory to rear at 119 Coniston Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Baldwin

Construction of a pitched roof over existing single-storey side extension at 8 Grasmere Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Frank Walton

Construction of a two-storey side and single-storey rear extension with pitched roofs over including increase in ridge of dwellin

Proposed single storey front and rear extension at 4 Buckingham Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Ms A Taylor

All details of the applications can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links 

Proposed installation of 2m high replacement fencing on the south eastern and north eastern boundaries at 101 Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Robin Scothorne

Construction of a pitched roof over existing single-storey side extension at 8 Grasmere Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Frank Walton

Construction of a two-storey side and single-storey rear extension with pitched roofs over including increase in ridge height of dwelling at 36 Bents Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mrs P Proctor

Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) condition 4 (boundary treatments) condition 5 (levels) condition 8 (retaining Walls) and condition 9 (landscaping) on NED/08/00834/FL at 115 Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr M Woods

Application to discharge conditions 3 (finish of windows and doors) 4 (details of security mesh) 5 (signage) 6 (alarm box) of planning permission NED/08/00780/FL for alterations and change of use from residential to the manufacture and sale of jewellery at 26 High Street Dronfield Derbyshire for S Bisby

Proposed single storey front and rear extension at 4 Buckin

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below. One only this week http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a conservatory to rear at

Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Baldwin

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.

Installation of 3 RD3 GSM remote cameras (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at St John The Baptist’s Church Church Street Dronfield for Rector Barrie Green

Construction of a side extension with front facing dormer windows at 12 Green Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr S Cross
 

All details of an application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Extension to bungalow to add a first floor section to rear of property at 38 Melbourne Avenue Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr A Oates

Extension to bungalow to create master bedroom and en-suite, hall, porch and garage at 79 Hallowes Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr I Battersby 

Pruning of 1 sycamore tree covered by North East Derbyshire Tree Preservation Order 52 at 5 Salisbury Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Jon Cropper 

Erection of 2 external first floor fire escapes and replacement windows to southern extension and creation of all weather playing surface on school playing field at Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road Dronfield for Derbyshire County Council

Road has reopened at last, today 

18th May: More extensive pipe replacement is now taking place

WHEN: For another 3 weeks until end of 1st week in June        

WHERE: Close the B6056 Stubley Hollow, Dronfield between its junctions with

REASON: To facilitate repairs to burst water mains ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Will be via Stubley Lane – Wreakes Lane and Vice Versa 

Access will be maintained, whenever reasonably possible, on the affected length of road. The road will re-open as soon as the work is finished. This may be earlier than advertised. 

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.

Retention of security shutter box with alterations to a perforated shutter curtain (Conservation Area) at 36 Chesterfield RoadDronfield Derbyshire for Mr Mustafa Erdogan

Retention of an internally illuminated fascia sign (Conservation Area) at  36 Chesterfield Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Mustafa Erdogan

Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of use of land as domestic garden (C3) (Listed Buildin

Listed building consent for installation of 2no. 3 compartment roofli

Advertisement Consent for a replacement signage scheme at Sheaf Motors Dyche Lane Coal Aston for The Co-operative Group

All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Listed Building Consent to convert a door back into a window (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 16 Eckington Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr Ian Parry

Installation of replacement timber windows and doors (Under Article 4 Direction) (Conservation Area) at 31 Eckington Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr John Aldersley

Application to prune one ash and one cherry tree located within Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area at 145 Carr Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Fay Buchan

Construction of a single-storey side extension and a bay window to west elevation at 24 Reynolds Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Ms Pauline Hallam

Demolition of existing garage and extension to provide enlarged kitchen and attached garage at 9 Linden Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs P Fearn

Display of 2 illuminated and 2 non illuminated fascia signs at Coop 84 Hartington Road Dronfield for Co-operative Group

Notification of intention to fell 2 trees within Dronfield Conservation Area at 18 Church Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen West

Construction of a 2 storey side and rear extension at 7 The Knoll Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Jon Pymm

Construction of single storey rear extension and alteration to an existing garage elevation at 2 Wentworth Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Jenny Fern

Construction of a porch to front at Westbank Barn 11 Eckington Road Coal Aston for Mr And Mrs Baker

All details of the applications can be viewed by following the link belowhttp://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.

Installation of replacement timber windows and doors (Under Article 4 Direction) (Conservation Area) at 31 Eckington Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr John Aldersley

Application to prune one ash and one cherry tree located within Dronfield Woodhouse Conservation Area at 145 Carr Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Fay Buchan

Construction of a porch to front at Westbank Barn 11 Eckington Road Coal Aston for Mr And Mrs Baker

 Dronfield does have a graffiti problem and the police have found some of the culprits and taken appropriate action.  LIBDEM Dronfield Town Council has a policy of clearing graffit as quickly as possible on its own properties. Below you will see proposals from a LIBDEM MP. But what do you think?

Is there enough being done locally. Use the comments facility at start of this post or the poll survey form below and to the left of this column.

John Hemming (Lib Dem Yardley) is calling for a government crackdown on
spray-painted slogans on walls and doorways. The proposals have won
cross-party support to ensure the offending material is removed – by forcing
graffiti artists to clean it up themselves. Conservative and Labour MPs have
backed his proposals to change the law so that those who create the mess are
ordered to remove it. The measure could be included in the government’s
Policing and Crime Bill currently making its way through Parliament, or in a
new Bill introduced by Mr Hemming - for more information and other news
visit http://www.graffitihotline.co.uk/news.htm#birminghammp.
GraffitiHotline will help turn the proposals into reality by providing safe
and effective wipes and kits suitable for the job - visit
http://www.graffitihotline.co.uk/acatalog/Graffiti_Removal_Kits.htmlAt last, the definitive graffiti removal gun has been released and has been
added to the GraffitiHotline product range. Damage can be easily caused to
surfaces such as stone when using conventional pressure washer guns. This
gun provides the user precise control of pressure and flow rate at the gun
allowing the careful removal of graffiti from sensitive surfaces. 

It is now a year since I resigned as a director of Rykneld Homes -the Arms Length Management Organisation set up by North East Derbyshire to run its council houses.

My resignation was mainly due to the fact that I could not stomach what I considered the situation whereby a fellow director who was also a tenent received favourable treatment when it came to installing a disabled adaption to the property. But I also felt that directors were expected to support new policies where we did not have time to think the consequences through so that the organisation could tick the right boxes which would lead to 2 star status - changing the warden service radicaly was one example which has in the last year has caused many problems.

I still take an interest as a councillor in how the ALMO is managing and I note that the date for an inspection aimed at getting the organisation 2 stars - which would release about £60 million to upgrade the council houses has yet again been postponed - until Spring of 2010! It would be ironic if, with a change in government likely by this time the £60 million were to evaporate.  

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last  week  All details of the applications can be viewed by following the link below  

http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Notification of intention to fell 2 trees within Dronfield Conservation Area at 18 Church Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen West

Construction of a 2 storey side and rear extension at 7 The Knoll Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Jon Pymm

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last  week  All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Listed Building Consent to convert a door back into a window (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 16 Eckington Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr Ian Parry

Construction of a single-storey side extension and a bay window to west elevation at 24 Reynolds Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Ms Pauline Hallam

Demolition of existing garage and extension to provide enlarged kitchen and attached garage at 9 Linden AvenueDronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs P Fearn 

Display of 2 illuminated and 2 non illuminated fascia signs at Coop 84 Hartington Road Dronfield for Co-operative Group

Opposition councillors have expressed “outrage” that Derbyshire County Council has produced leaflets used by Labour county councillors to raise their personal profiles without any authorisation for the practice. Figures obtained by the Liberal Democrat group under a Freedom of Information request reveal that eight Labour councillors, including several Cabinet members, between them had over 16,000 leaflets printed at an estimated cost of about £1,400. As no detailed records were kept of this work the estimates have been based largely on the recollections of the councillors in question. The leaflets, with the county’s standard colours and logo, were headed “News From Your County Councillor” and listed good-news stories of work by the County within that councillor’s electoral division, generally with a portrait of the councillor, sometimes in colour

Commented Liberal Democrat group leader Councillor Barrie Taylor “I believe the sense of outrage among opposition members will be shared by the public at large. There is no evidence that this practice ever received proper approval, and it was certainly never publicised to opposition members but they have been paid for out of Council Tax.” Opposition members have described the Labour cabinet’s proposal to try to regularise the procedure as “totally ineffective and objectionable”. A resolution agreed by cabinet would offer every councillor an extra budget of £200 to have more leaflets printed for their own division, at an additional cost of £12,800. “With the co-operation of the Conservative group we have called this cabinet decision in for scrutiny” said Councillor Taylor. “It would take no account of the past unauthorised expenditure by councillors on such leaflets. In practice the effect would be to encourage all Labour councillors to have yet more leaflets printed, paid for by public money, and in the run up to the county elections. Opposition members would not want to make any use of this facility.” “

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last  week  All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Application to prune one oak tree (T12) covered by TPO 103 (part 4) at 71 Ennerdale Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Thomas Bartholomew

Construction of a single storey rear extension at 74 Marsh Avenue Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr A P Garton

Advertisement consent for one illuminated fascia sign and 2 non-illuminated signs at

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last two weeks  All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links. 

Construction of an extension to form new kitchen with bedroom and bathrooms over and new single storey garage (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 18 Church Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Steven West

Replacement of UPVC windows to front and side elevation with wooden Georgian sashed windows and replacing front bay windows with flat frames (Conservation Area) at 12 Holmesfield Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr David Torr

Construction of a two storey rear extension  with Juliet balcony and loft conversion at 7 Dalbury Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Mark

Notification of intention to fell one Ash and one Hawthorn (Conservation Area) at The Old Rectory Church Street Dronfield for Mr Gary Singleton

Application to prune two cherry trees (T5 ands T6) covered by NEDDC Tree Preservation Order 103 Part 1 at 1 Dalbury Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Andrew Simpson

Construction of a single storey side and rear extension at  23 Holmesdale Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Richard Gregory

Construction of a porch to the side at 60 Firthwood Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Miss Victoria Hill

Labour’s North East Derbyshire District Council is increasing its council house rents by nearly 7% and is actively looking to what additional charges it might make to tenants for a range of services which they dont charge extra forat the moment. At a time of great hardship for many it seems odd that the Labour Council egged on by a Labour Government should see fit to do this. Many of those who are not actually losing their jobs are seeing their pay frozen at best and in many cases their pay being cut

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last week  All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Replacement of existing shop front and installation of roller shutters at 4 Greendale Shopping Centre Green Lane Dronfield for PCT Healthcare Ltd

The conversion of the existing attached garage and scullery into a bedroom and bathroom; insertion of a new external door opening in the south elevation; new stone wall alongside the north elevation; reinstatement of the front stone boundary wall; construction of a new stone built detached garage and opening up of gable attic windows (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Advertisement consent for a replacement signage scheme at Hyde Park Inn 2 Hilltop Road Dronfield for Enterprise Inns PLC

Construction of two porches (Listed

DCC have confirmed that the work on Stubley Lane between Barnes Lane and Barnes Avenue junctions will begin shortly The humps will be made more user friendly but they refused my request to remove them completely. The scheme to do this and provide a zebra crossing opposite the Talbot is due to begin on 28 February and may last up to a month -so expect some disruption

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last week  All details of the application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.

Replacement of existing wooden conservatory with white UPVC of same pattern (Conservation Area) at 144 Carr LaneDronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Rosemary Murphy

Listed Building consent for conversion of existing attached garage and scullery into a bedroom and bathroom; the insertion of a new external door opening on south elevation; new stone wall alongside north elevation; reinstatement of front boundary wall and opening up of gable attic windows (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Construction of a conservatory to rear at 6 The Knoll Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Carl Flower

Application No           09/00122TPO

Felling of one Ash Tree covered by TPO 3 at 25 Beechwood Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Dr Graham Barrowcliffe

Listed Building Consent for Demolition of porch and construction of two porches (Listed Building) at Upper Birchitt Rod Moor Road Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Paul Henstridge 

Construction of two porches (Listed Building) at Upper Birchitt Rod Moor Road Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Paul Hensridge  

Listed Building Consent for demolition of porch and construction of two porches (Listed Building) at Upper Birchitt Rod Moor Road Dronfield Woodhouse fo Mr Paul Henstridge

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last week  

All details of an application can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch. at  40 Oakhill Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Ms Martina Millowiz

Construction of a new built 5 bedroom detached dwelling (Conservation Area/Affecting Setting of a Listed

Extension of roof for provision of loft conversion at  45 Longcroft RoadDronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Gary Walker

DERBYSHIRE MOTORISTS WARNED TO PARKSMARTER 

Motorists are warned to take care where they park because from next week, Thursday 19 February, there will be more parking officers out on Derbyshire’s streets.

“If you ignore the parking signs, expect to pay the fines.” says Derbyshire County Council

The council is working in partnership with the district and borough councils, and takes on responsibility for parking enforcement from the Police.  The council has appointed APCOA to patrol the County’s streets and car parks, doing the work previously done by police traffic wardens.

There will be 23 parking officers.  They will be based across the county and will cover a district or borough rather than specific towns.

There will be two levels of charges.  The top charge, £70, will be given out for the most serious offences such as parking in a designated disabled parking place without a valid badge.  Lesser offences will be £50.  Both charges are halved, £35 or £25, if they are paid within 14 days.  If a charge is not paid within 28 days then it will be increased to £105 or £75.

There is an appeals process for anyone disputing a penalty charge notice.  Details of how to appeal are on the notice attached to the vehicle.

Money raised from parking fines will pay for the parking service.  If the service makes more than it costs to run any extra monies raised will be put towards improving the roads.

More information about the changes to parking enforcement are at www.parksmarter.org.uk (website live from 17 February) or by phoning 01629 585 672.

A few weeks ago I asked on this site for peoples views on the road humps on Stubley Lane

Thanks to those who completed my survey. All who responded wished to see the humps removed and this is what most people say to me – including nearly every time I go into a local pub! This has been my view also for some years.

Unfortunately the County Council Officers are unrepentant and although the humps will be made more user friendly they will not remove them completely. The scheme to do this and provide a zebra crossing opposite the Talbot is due to begin on 28 February but maybe delayed because of the recent weather

The following planning applications were received for Dronfield at North East Derbyshire Planning Department in the last week All details of the applications can be viewed by following the link below  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx and then inputting the application reference number and following the links.  

Construction of a two-storey rear extension and a loft conversion with rear facing dormer and balcony at 35 Smithy Croft Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Rachel Taylor

Construction of a sun lounge to rear at 242 Stonelow Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Peter Shaw

Construction of a single storey side and rear extension at 51 Ashford Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr And Mrs Landman

Application to discharge conditions 2 and 3 of application 08/01061/FL at The Bowshaw Inn Sheffield Road Dronfield for Toby Carvery

Construction of a two storey front and side extension at 41 Princess Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Alan Pashley

Construction of single storey rear extension at 8 Ravensdale Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Eddie Young

Listed Building consent for the demolition of existing outbuildings alteration and repair and construction of an extension (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at

The following new planning applications for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last  week.

You can follow whats happening online and object etc. to all planning applications An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications.  click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx  

Construction of a single storey side and rear extension at 51 Ashford RoadDronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr And Mrs Landman

Application to discharge conditions 2 and 3 of application 08/01061/FL at The Bowshaw Inn Sheffield Road Dronfield for Toby Carvery

Construction of a two storey front and side extension at 41 Princess Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Alan Pashley

Derbyshire County Council is responsible for grittng the roads in Dronfield. They however insist that they will only clear bus routes and main roads particularly in the immediate aftermath of heavy snowfalls. They will respond at a later date to roads which are particularily dangerous [often when the police alert them]. Personally I think after things have stabalised that they should be doing more - this should be a higher priority for spending council tax. The amount of money lost to the economy when people cant get to work would justify increased spending let alone the social problems when people cant get out for many days

The grit bins which are scattered about Dronfield are filled by the Town Council with grit supplied by the County Council - they have all been refilled 3 times this winter but this week Derbyshire County Council have refused to supply any more, as they try to conserve what supplies they have for the major routes. It all seems a bit pathetic really doesnt it in an area where we have more bad weather than average nearly every winter

The first indications of Council Tax rises for Dronfield residents are now available. Derbyshire County Council set it’s increase to its part of the tax by 2.9% and Dronfield Town Council 2.8% and the North East Derbyshire Council 2.9%

Derbyshire County Council rate is almost 70% of the total and so has by far the most influence on the total rise, North East Derbyshire =10%of total and Dronfield just 6%. Still to be set over the next few weeks are the Police = 10% of total, the Fire Service = 4% of total My guess is that when these are set the total will be an increase for Dronfield residents of about 3% or £43 per year for those in a band D rated property

The following new planning applications for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last  week.

You can follow whats happening online and object etc. to all planning applications An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications.  click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx 

Construction of a two-storey side extension at  13 Sherwood Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Neil Depledge 

Retention of two smoking shelters at Dronfield Pioneer Social Club Ltd Stonelow Road Dronfield for The Pioneer Club

There were no new planning applications for Dronfield received at NEDDC in the last  three weeks.

You can follow whats happening online and object etc. to all planning applications An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications.  click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx 

Car parking enforcement seems to have been in limbo since the Government decided a couple of years ago to transfer responsibility to councils from the police. There certainly seems to have been little evidence of enforcement in Dronfield recently as the government have delayed the actual transfer. But at last a date has been set [again!]. Derbyshire County Council will take over responsibility for parking enforcement on the County’s streets and car parks from Thursday 19 February 2009.

The council has appointed APCOA to patrol the County’s streets and car parks, doing the work previously done by police traffic wardens. 

From 19 February there will be more parking officers out and about than ever before.  So if you park where you should not then it’s likely that you’ll get a ticket.  

I certainly hope that the company employed is more careful than the company who threatened to take me to court for non payment of a fine [with a very intimidating letter] last year. Only after I was able to prove [by chance] that I had CCTV evidence showing I was 50 miles away at the time did they decide they must have taken down the wrong registration number.

Derbyshire County Council is to begin a £40,000 pavement resurfacing scheme on Summerfield Road in January. This is likely to last until March!

The planning application (below) for Dronfield was received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx 

Construction of flat roof extensions to rear at 52 Hilltop Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr David Keeton

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx     

Application to prune 2 White Beam, 2 Silver Birch and 1 Cherry covered by NEDDC TPO 103 (Part 2) G2 at land adjacent at 32 Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Ray Sleight

Construction of new house and garage and associated parking areas at
36 Derwent Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Richard Bembridge

Construction of a single storey extension to rear and porch to front at

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx    

Erection of two concrete sectional garages on plots 2 and 3 at Garage Site Smithy Croft Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Bellamy

Construction of a concrete base and erection of a concrete sectional pent garage at Plot 11 The Avenue Garage Site at Land To The Rear Of 29 -37 The Avenue Dronfield for Mr Stephen Hancock

Derbyshire County Council is now consulting on a plan to put a zebra crossing on Stubley Lane, more or less opposite the Talbot Pub. This is the rsult of long standing requests from many people. They are also going to modify the four road humps which continue to annoy a large group of motorists if my correspondnece is anything to go by. These are all to be made into longer, “flat topped bus friendly” humps. I remain sceptical about the need for road humps here at all for many reasons.

Please use the “comments” section or e-mail me if you have a view about this.

Or fill in the “survey” question form in the column to the left of this column

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx   

Retention of a disabled access ramp to front at 26 Wilson Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr Paul Reaney

Conversion of attached garage and scullery into ground floor bedroom and bathroom, new door opening in south west elevation, replacement window frames, reinstatement at front stone boundary, new stone wall alongside north east elevation  and detached single storey double garage (Listed Building) (Conservation Area) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Listed Building consent for conversion of garage and scullery into ground floor bedroom and bathroom, new door opening in south west elevation, replacement window frames, reinstatement of front boundary wall and new stone wall alongside north east elevation (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Retention of fence at a position 400mm within boundary and installation of a third velux window (variation to approved application 08/00510/FL) at 5 Romney Drive Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Nick Ward

Conversion of an agricultural barn to form 5 bed residential dwelling with partial demolition and new build on existing footprint (revised scheme to NED07/01467/FL) (Affecting the Setting of a Listed Building) at Nether Birchitt Farm Sheffield Road Dronfield for Mr Matt Gerrard

Application to prune Yew Tree (T1) covered by NEDDC TPO 120 to rear (Conservation Area) at 11a Manor Bungalows High Street Dronfield for Mr Andrew Broadhead

Application to prune 4 Norway Maple and 1 Wild Cherry covered by NEDDC TPO 103  (Part 3) G14 at Grassed Area Radbourne Common Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Andrew Broadhead

There was a byelection in Unstone earlier this year. A Labour Party leaflet said the 40mph limit along the main road in Unstone - which includes the the part outside the school would be reduced to 30 mph by November. Unstine is still waiting even though we are at the end of November. 

The Working Group which has been looking at the possibility of a skate b oard park in Dronfield has recommended to Dronfield Town Council that following the consultation last month that there are more disadvantages to Cliffe Park as the site than advantages.

This seems to apply to every other possible space in Dronfield which is owned by the Town Council with the possible exception of an area adjacent to the current BMX track on Chesterfield Road. The Group recommends that this be given further consideration but if this area [which certainly also has potential problems] is also judged not suitable then the idea of providing a skate park will have to be abandoned. The Groups report will be considered at the Town Council metting on Monday 1st December

[update 1st Decemember - full council meeting agreed to these recommendations]

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx  

Proposed single storey rear and side extensions at

Loft conversion including a rear dormer window and raising the roof height by 750mm (Revised Scheme of 08/00294/FL) at 42 Smithy Croft Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr T Pearson

Proposed works to oak tree to rear of garden (TPO 41) at 9 Hilltop Way Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr S Burkhill

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx    

Change of use of building from retail with storage and flat over to mixed use of retail and beauty parlour. at Coal Aston Post Office Dyche Lane Coal Aston for Mrs Louise Ward

Re-build existing garage as habitable accommodation and construction of a single storey link plus block paving of front garden to create 3 off road parking spaces at 4 Roston Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Nicholas Haywood

Construction of a first floor play room over existing garage, ground floor utility room to rear of garage and a rear conservatory at 106 Eckington Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr A D Hickinson

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx   

Alterations to existing building and change of use from residential to the manufacture and sale of jewellery (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 26 High Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen Bisby

Application for Listed Building Consent for exterior and interior alterations to existing building (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 26 High Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen Bisby

Single storey extension to front and two-storey extension to rear at 60 Hallowes Rise Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Matthew Blunt

Construction of a white PVC-U conservatory to rear at  32 Bents Crescent Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Ardron

Application for Listed Building consent for demolition of existing single storey larder reinstatement of masonry wall and alterations to door opening ListedBuilding /Conservation Area) at 18 Church Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen West

Retention of minor alterations to car park to extend and reposition car parking spaces for ease of disabled access (Revised Scheme to NED/08/00821/FL) at The Bowshaw Inn Sheffield Road Dronfield for Mr Colin Nettleton

Conversion and renovation of medieval barn and erection of a single storey ancilliary building for community use (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at The Old Barn High Street Dronfield for Peel Centre Charitable Trust

Application for Listed Building consent for alterations in connection with conversion and renovation of medieval barn for community use (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at The Old Barn High Street Dronfield for Peel Centre Charitable Trust

See further update on 27th Novemeber! 

The consultation [see entry below of 9th September] on whether to have a skate board area at Cliffe Park produced almost as many objections as approvals, including concerns from the local police. We (Dronfield Town Council of which I am a member) agreed to look again at the proposal at our meeting on Monday 3rd Novemeber. The Councils Properties Working Group was asked to do this and report back to the Council.

There appears to be only one other possible area which will not meet with very similar objections from those who live nearby or those who object to further loss of green areas with our parks.

IT WOULD HELP ME TO KNOW IF YOU FIND THIS INFORMATION WHICH I INCLUDE ON MY WEBSITE  EVERY WEEK USEFULas opposed to the North East Derbyshire Council site.Click on comments or e-mail me on islwyn.pryce@derbyshire.gov.uk

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx  

Alterations to existing building and change of use from residential to the manufacture and sale of jewellery (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 26 High Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen Bisby

Application for Listed Building Consent for exterior and interior alterations to existing building (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 26 High Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen Bisby

Single storey extension to front and two-storey extension to rear at 60 Hallowes Rise Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Matthew Blunt

Construction of a white PVC-U conservatory to rear at 32 Bents Crescent Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Ardron

I am among those LIBERAL Democrats in Dronfield and North East Derbyshire who have backed plans to help small businesses survive the looming recession. The plan by the party to boost businesses was launched by leader Nick Clegg and the party’s Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable. The plan includes: 

• a substantial cut in interest rates to lower the cost of loans and investment;
• immediately overhauling the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme to improve government support for business loans;
• banks which receive government financial assistance adopting a new code of conduct on rearranging business credit and overdrafts;
• developing with energy companies an assistance package for small businesses struggling with high energy bills

 “Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy here in Dronfield”It is vital that we give them a fighting chance to get through the recession.”

 “The government has given a massive bailout to the banks. But ministers must now look at the bigger economy. Small businesses here in Dronfield, and throughout the country generally, are suffering from the downturn. Profits are being squeezed and jobs are at risk. “A big cut in interest rates will be a big boost to many local businesses and could mean the difference between staying open or closing down. “Nick Clegg and Vince Cable have taken the lead with their plan to help businesses and I am giving it my full backing.” 

The planning applications (below) for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx  

Installation of two handrails to existing paved footpath (Conservation Area) at Dronfield Health Centre High Street Dronfield for Dr Stuart Saunders

Alterations to porch and entrance at

Pruning of 10 trees and felling of 1 tree covered by Tree Preservation Order E9 and G10 (Part 3) T32 and T47 at Land Adjacent To Garage Site Sherwood Road Dronfield Woodhouse for Parks Department

Pruning of 6 trees covered by Tree Preservation Order Part 2 G3 at Open Space Adjacent No 9 Buckingham Close Dronfield Woodhouse for Parks Department

Two storey extension to side projecting at ground floor level to rear with a new porch to front at 14 Wordsworth Place Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr S Fisher

The single planning application (below) for Dronfield was received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx 

Application to carry out works to various trees located within the Dronfield Conservation Area at The Rectory Church Street Dronfield for Mr A Smith - Derby Diocesan Board Of Finance

A 3 week period beginning on 18th August should see a major refurbishment of the footways [pavements] on Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield Woodhouse by Derbyshire County Council. Many other footways in Dronfield remain in need of similar work.

For several years people have been complaining to me about the length the grass is allowed to grow on the Bowshaw roundabout together with its approach roads.

The Labour controlled County Council refuses to do any better and fund only 3 cuts a year. The result is that the grass becomes so long that it obscures vision and is a hazard in many peoples view. It also looks such a mess compared to Sheffield Council grassed areas a few yards up the road. What a comparison between the gateway to Dronfield and Derbyshire and the gateway to Sheffield! Attempts by LIBDEM Dronfield Council to offer to cut the area themselves more often have so far been rebuffed by the County Council   

I resigned from the Rykneld Homes Board on 21st April 2008. This was as a result of several issues which have arisen, which I felt that I could no longer be a party to, or accept, the corporate responsibility required of a Board member.

I had been involved for several years in assessing as a member of a North East Derbyshire Council Steering Group in seting up an ALMO (Arms Length Management Organisation) to manage the Council Houses. In April 2007 I became one of the 5 councillors who, along with 5 Tenant’s representatives( elected by tenants) and 5 independent members make up the Board of the ALMO which is known as Rykneld Homes. 

The planning applications below for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online and object etc. An up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx

Retention of conservatory at 28 Frithwood Drive Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Glen Dixon

Application for advertisement consent for retention of two signs and two flag poles at Dronfield School Gosforth Site Stubley Lane Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Ian Wilson 

Construction of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension at 23 Hilltop Road Dronfield Derbyshire for D Ellin

The planning applications below for Dronfield were received at NEDDC in the last week. You can follow whats happening online, an up to date list is always available from NEDDC including the current status of applications. You will need the application number quoted below for the application you are interested in and click  http://planapps-online.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application_searchform.aspx

Proposed construction of a conservatory to the rear of at  188 Stonelow Road,Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs P C Sherburn 

Removal of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension at 63 Cemetery Road,Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs Elmor 

Construction of a two-storey side and single-storey rear extension at 9 Stubley Croft Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Ms D J Taylor 

Notification of intention to prune one sycamore tree within Moss Valley Conservation Area at 297 Eckington Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr Paul Proctor 

Construction of a 3 bed dwelling on land adjacent (Conservation Area) at Tap Cottage Mill Lane Dronfield for Mrs Caroline McLaren 

Construction of single storey extensions to side and rear at 33 Moonpenny Way Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Frank Hayes 

Construction of a two storey side and rear extension at 9 Ferndale Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr W Chinn 

Construction of a first-floor side extension at  46 Highfields Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Andrew Brown

I am Dronfield Town Mayor this year. The final event in aid of my charity appeal before a new mayor is elected on the 12th May, a concert by the Sheffield Chorale in the Parish Church on Saturday 19th April raised about £700  

My charities are the Dronfield District Scout Group and the Gosforth Field Sports Association [a charity set up to preserve the old Gosforth School fields for sporting and recreational use).

Following North East Derbyshire District Council decision to charge nearly three times as much for ground maintenance between 2008 and 2010 LIBDEM Dronfield Town Council decided to go it alone from 1st April this year. By a combination of tendering out some of the work to local firms plus using its own workforce we believe we shall have a massive saving to the  Tax Payer - perhaps as high as 40% or more of what the Labour North East Derbyshire Council would have charged by 2010. Makes you think doesn’t it!

At the Dronfield Town Council meeting last night we received a report from the first  meeting of the waste recycing working group. The Dronfield community already has the best record in North East Derbyshire for waste recycling but the report had many ideas on how this might be improved and these will be followed up by the group over the next few months.

Last year the County Council consulted on proposals to reorganise the Infant and Junior Schools in the northen half of Dronfield. Their preferred option seemed to be to close all the current 4 schools and build a single large school on the Gladys Buxton site. Having consulted on this they seem to have changed their mind and now have a much less  radical plan. 

The authority is now proposing to moveStonelow Junior School to a new building on the on the Gladys Buxton Centre site and close Northfield Junior School. Lenthall Infant School would continue to offer provision for pupils aged three to seven years and Holmsdale Infant School would continue to educate children aged five to seven years. However they also say that the new Stonelow school would be built in such a way that it could be extended into a Primary School at a later date

One area looked at in my meeting on site in Dronfield on Wednesday with Road safety officers from Derbyshire County Council were at the junction of Church Street and Lea Road.

At the bottom of Church Street we watched as literally hundreds of school children from Henry Fanshawe School came up in a wide stream at about 3.30pm onto Lea Road and crossed from an area where the footway runs out to Church Street and the footpath which runs along the Oaks Christion Fellowship building. I found this quite alarming at times when the traffic was also heavy due partly to the “school run”.  A solution to improving pedestrian safety here in not obvious but the officers (who should be the experts!) undertook to think about this and report back later.

Your comments about this would be most welcome - just click on “comments” at the beginning of this post.

I receive complaints on a regular basis about the road humps on Stubley Lane. These were originally put in when the school was still on site at Gosforth and many people wonder why they are still there. As a driver of a small car I have considerable sympathy with this as even driving at 15mph they are uncomfortable to drive over and probably damaging to the car.

I have tried to get them at least modified (they appear to be higher and sharper than many of the humps elsewhere) but the County C ouncil have been unmoveable on this over the last 3 years.  I am however going to meet one of their  officers on site soon and discuss this issue yet again alongside the fact that within a few months there will be more traffic arising from the 100 houses which are being built on the old school site

While mostly supportive of the traffic calming scheme currently being developed on Gosforth Drive/Pentland and Leabrook Roads [see my post dated 21st Novemebr 2007] I have had several responses relating  to obscured vision onto Pentland Road due to cars and other larger vehicles parked near, indeed right up to junctions. The problems mostly identified relate to the junction with Gorsey Brigg (very busy due to shops and schools) and junction with Balmoral Crescent and at the Pentland Road/Leabrook Road/Gosforth Drive junction. I have asked the County Council to look at this and will report back later on their response

I have received complaints about the lack of availability of Toilets for use by the public in the Civic Centre since the Sports Centre closed for refurbishment. The District Council’s attitude seems to be “tough” - they say that their consultation with a citizens group shows that such facilities are low priority. However people, some of who have to wait in this area for buses find this very difficult. The fact that such people may be in a minority is not an excuse for ignoring their needs

Derbyshire County Council gives all County Councillors (including me) £4000 each year to award as grants to help local organisations as part of its “community leadership” scheme. These grants are generally intended as one offs to help organisations which I wish to support. For example in the recent past I gave £2000 to help pump prime the newly formed charity -the Gosforth Fields Sports Association which have taken over the management of the former school fields and will maintain them for recreational use. I have also given grants to the Air Training Core, Scout and Guide Groups, the Cardio Club etc.

Dont hesitate to contact me if you are an organisation in Dronfield and have a project which you would like me to consider supporting.

Many walkers have expressed concerns with respect to the consequences for the rights of way accross the site from the proposal to build the ECODOME near Chesterfield. These are used by many walkers from and around Dronfield.

 In response to the detailed Planning Application that has now been made to Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council has made the following comments.

“The County Council has serious concerns regarding the stopping and re-routing of the public rights of way which cross the site. The Borough Council is therefore requested to ensure that the applicant, in consultation with the County Council, submits revised proposals for the rights of way network through and around the site and that these proposals are agreed prior to the determination of the application.”

I was elected Chair of the Committee which oversees the management of Dronfield Cemetery at the end of May 2007. I received numerous complaints during the summer about the state of the cemetery in Dronfield. More complaints in fact that on any other single issue. We are trying to produce improvements in as sensitive a way as soon as possible. However to bring the Cemetery up to a standard of maintenance that I should like to see, will take many months but I hope those who visit the cemetery will already have noticed some of the improvements. 

Traffic Calming for Leabrook Road, Pentland Road & Gosforth Drive.

November 21st, 2007 by izzy pryce

“I have received complaints about speeding on Lea brook Road, Pentland Road and Gosforth Drive and I have been pushing for action for several years” says LIBDEM County Councillor Izzy Pryce. 

”I have been reluctant to see more road humps in the area because these are inconvenient and damaging for everyone including those who behave responsibly.

I was therefore delighted that Derbyshire County Council are investing over £100,000 on improved road markings, signing, refuges and vehicle activated signs to help reduce speeds on these residential roads. This work is now well underway. It will be useful to see how effective it proves in reducing speeds which currently average(median) over 46mph”

At Dronfield Town Council meetings during the ‘Public Forum’ we often get complaints about alcohol related problems particularly late at night in the area around the Town Centre.  Only 13 alcohol licencees had their licences suspended and just 11 were revoked in 2006-7, in the whole of England and Wales,.according to new figures.  In the latest available figures, only four licensees were convicted of selling liquor to a drunk person.  The government’s own figures show a complete failure to tackle Britain’s growing drink problem. When the new Licensing Act was introduced, we were promised a continental drinking culture, but in reality we’ve seen a  surge in alcohol related antisocial behaviour and drunken violence. We have laws in place to guard against these incidents, but they just aren’t being enforced - when laws are flouted, licences must be revoked or suspended.  

Since winning a majority of seats on the Dronfield Town Council in May LIBDEMs councillors have set up the Road Safety Group which had not met for several years.  Chaired by Cllr Doug Oxspring this group will assess where the most dangerous spots are and try and prioritise these in terms of the need for action. At its first meeting the Group decided that they would invite local groups and residents to put their views to the committee. It is hoped that the police and officers of the County Council will also attend from time to time to help take the recommendations forward. 

 I have been concerned for some time about the amount of surface water on local and rural roads due to blocked drains (”gulleys). In some cases the gulleys seem to have been blocked for so long that they have vanished completely. I have recently been successful in getting a review by an Improvement and Scrutiny Panel of this topic at Derbyshire County Council. Improvement and Scrutiny Panels consist of a group of councillors of all parties, supported by officers who can seek evidence from a wide range of sources and look for themselves at problems.What do you think? Contact me if you have a view