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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 two air conditioning units to gable elevation at 18 Cross Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr David Myers

Construction of patio to previously approved extension (07/00641/FL) at 1 Reynolds Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mrs Catherine Madden

Proposed raising of ridge height to create rooms in roofspace with a rear facing Juliette balcony and construction of a side extension at 87 Firthwood Road Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr A Rinaudo

Retention of minor alterations to car park and extend and reposition disabled parking spaces and create additional parking space at The Bowshaw Inn Sheffield Road Dronfield for Mr C Nettleton

Construction of a two storey side and single storey rear extension (Revised scheme of 08/00354/FL) at 9 Stubley Croft Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Ms D Taylor

Application to prune one Swedish Whitebeam tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 103 (Part 5) at 16 Gainsborough Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mrs Barbara Hodd

Application to prune two silver birch, one oak tree and one sycamore tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 103 (Part 3 G1) at Land Adjacent 1, 3 And 5 Gainsborough Road Dronfield for Parks

Construction of a two storey rear extension at 12 Marston Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr John Young

Installation of 1 no automated teller machine (ATM) at Stubley Garage Stubley Lane Dronfield Woodhouse for HSBC Bank Plc

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 from pharmacy to veterinary surgery at

Replacement of existing detached garage with new garage at

Proposed construction of single storey extension and conversion of garage to living space to the front at 67 Ennerdale Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Bates 

Proposed raised roof to accommodate dormer windows to front and rear to form additional living space at 7 Stonelow Crescent Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs Blanksby

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 

Retention of engineering works to cut and fill slope to create level areas with retaining walls at 49 Holmley Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr P Brocklehurst

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.

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 

Construction of two storey rear extension at 7 Oakhill Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr R Lyne

Construction of gable end conservatory to the rear of property at

Construction of side extension with garage underneath at

Application to consider the making of an order to reduce the height of an evergreen hedge at 1 Ferndale Close Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr Graham Nobles

Construction of a detached garage accessible from Fairwinds Close (Revised Scheme of 05/00626/FL) at 2 Fairwinds Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr M Knights

Construction of single storey side extension at 2A Dale Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr P Meakin

Construction of two storey side extension at 14 Constable Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Kevin Shaw

Variation of condition 18 (provision of visibility sightlines) imposed on planning permission NED06/00285/FL for the construction of 7 dwellings at Gomersal Farm Gomersal Lane Dronfield for Highdale Homes Ltd

Construction of a single storey rear extension and raised decking at 113 Holmley Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr David And Mrs Muriel Dalton

Demolition of existing garage and construction of a two storey extension to side (Amended Scheme) at 19 Melbourne Avenue Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr Andrew Beech

I welcome the launch today of the Liberal Democrats’ vision for Britain by Party Leader Nick Clegg MP. Called ‘Make it Happen’, This paper will be debated at the party’s conference in Bournemouth in September. 

In ‘Make it Happen’ the Liberal Democrats say:

• They will cut taxes for ordinary families

• If your local hospital can’t see you on time, they will pay for treatment elsewhere
• They will switch taxes from people to pollution - so it pays to go green
• To improve standards in education, they will fund extra help for those who need it most
• They will put Britain at the heart of Europe to make us a force for good in the world
• They will stop ID cards so we can keep control of our privacy
• They will change the voting system so everyone’s voice counts
• They will bring communities together with local people in charge
• They will give communities a say in how offenders pay for their crimes

I am delighted to be able to back ‘Make it Happen’. It sets out how the Liberal Democrats will run Britain.

“No-one in Dronfield or North East Derbyshire has escaped the rising cost of food and fuel. The credit crunch is biting hard and local people are feeling the pinch.

Nick Clegg has set out how we can help ordinary people through cutting taxes on those on low and middle incomes. Thousands of people in Dronfield will benefit from this.

We are taking the plans in ‘Make it Happen’ to the people during the summer to get their response.  And in September, we will be heading to the Liberal Democrats’ conference where we are looking forward to taking part in the debate.

  ‘Make it Happen’ is available at: http://www.libdems.org.uk/media/documents/policies/Make%20it%20Happen.pdf

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 use of former farm buildings as kennels and as a farm shop at Border View Farm Rod Moor Road Dronfield Woodhouse for Mr Alex Merryman 

Construction of first floor side extension at 5 Crofton Rise Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Kerry Grace 

Variation of condition 5 to allow outside storage at Alps UK Limited Stubley Hollow Dronfield for Mr Mike Howard

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 

Partial rebuilding of existing boundary wall (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 18 Church Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen West

Use of land as a car sales lot and provision of a sales office (amended scheme) at Lucas Works Sheffield Road Dronfield for Lucas Developments (S And A) Ltd

Notification of Felling of tree (Conservation Area) at 156 Carr Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mrs Christine McGuinness

Conversion of existing attached garage into a chiropody treatment room and office at 115 Snape Hill Crescent Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr N Corner

Advertisement consent for a refurbished free standing sign at Sheaf Motors Callywhite Lane Dronfield for Sheaf Motors

Conservatory to rear at 72A Coniston Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr W Seddon

Use of two wasteland areas on site frontage to provide car parking areas alterations to access and boundary treatments at Jay’s Refractory Specialists Ltd Callywhite Lane Dronfield for Mr Mark Turner

Part rebuild of ground floor garage area, first floor extension over garage and kitchen to form bedroom and en-suite at 19 Netherfields Crescent Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Simon Walton

One of the frustrations about being a councillor when planning applications are received for mobile phone masts less than 15 m high is that they are very difficult to oppose legally

Currently, fewer restrictions govern planning applications for phone masts up to 15 metres in height, often making it difficult for councils to refuse permission for controversial proposals. Liberal Democrats in Parliament recently moved an amendment to the Planning Bill which would have meant applications for phone masts would have required full planning permission and therefore be considered in the same way as applications for new buildings or change of use of existing ones. But Labour MPs, voted against the call and Conservative MPs did not bother voting at all. The Labour party had the opportunity to side with local communities or with giant phone companies. It is extremely disappointing so see that Labour decided to back the latter. “The change the Liberal Democrats proposed in the House of Commons would have given residents a fighting chance to stop inappropriately sited phone masts. It would have meant the phone companies would have had to apply for full planning permission in the same way that any other business would need to. 

My local LIBDEM party candidate Gordon Austin gained the Unstone Ward seat in a byelection yesterday. In 2007 we did not put up a candidate in this seat. Labour fell to third place. Congratulations to Gordon and the local LIBDEM team

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 

Partial rebuilding of existing boundary wall (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 18 Church Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Stephen West 

Use of land as a car sales lot and provision of a sales office (amended scheme) at Lucas Works Sheffield Road Dronfield for Lucas Developments (S And A) Ltd 

Notification of Felling of tree (Conservation Area) at

Advertisement consent for a refurbished free standing sign at Sheaf Motors Callywhite Lane Dronfield for Sheaf Motors 

Conservatory to rear at 72A Coniston Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Mr W Seddon

Construction of single-storey extension to rear at  31 Stubley Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Malcolm Giles 

Change of use of dwelling from residential to office use at 59 Stubley Lane Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr John Cruise 

Construction of single storey rear extension and conservatory at 17 Gosforth Green Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Carl Humphries 

Double storey extension to rear at 48 Hallowes Rise Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Russell

After originally aiming to take over enforcement of car parking powers in April this year a date of 24th November has been set. At the moment the enforcement of parking [currently  a police traffic warden] seems sporadic or non-existent. Derbyshire County Council press release sums this up. “From 24th November if you park where you shouldn’t its highly likely that you’ll get a ticket for parking illegally”

I hope the system is more efficient than some of the private parking firms currently are. I still feel annoyed about threats to take me to court for parking without paying in a shopping centre to which I have never been to in a town I’ve never been to. Fortunately I had proof that my car was elsewhere all day for the alleged offence. When presented with this they backed down and said they had wrongly transcribed my registration number! But how many of us could prove where our car was 4 weeks after an event. 

The Labour Leader of North East  Derbyshire District Council seems to expect us to suspend belief in normal logic and mathematice in a letter to the Derbyshire Timeson June 12^th 

All staff are being given an extra weeks holiday this year. I can accept that it costs the same to pay them when they are on holiday as it does when they are at work. I cannot accept that having 1 in every 47 members of staff off, on average for every week of the year, will not have any impact on services – however flexible their working practices are – unless of course he is saying more than 2% of the workforce are normally surplus to requirements and doing nothing.

He is perhaps in good company – the leader of the Labour Party, Gordon Brown seemed to be convinced that abolishing the 10p tax rate would not leave anybody worse off – in spite of very simple arithmetic which showed that about 5 million people were worse off . A tax package of £2.7 billion was eventually whistled up to mitigate the effects for some of this 5 million.

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 

Construction of a conservatory to rear at 15 Gosforth Green Dronfield Derbyshire for Mrs J Offer 

Installation of a combined public telephone kiosk and ATM at 6 Greendale Shopping Centre Green Lane Dronfield for Mrs Mandy Greenslade

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 

Replacement of existing 15m high mast with a 20m high mast and relocation of existing spire mounted antennae and transmission dish to new mast at Dore And Totley Golf Club Bowshaw Dronfield for Ms A Valenti 

Construction of a dormer window to front at 95 Hilltop Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Mark Antcliff

Construction of a single-storey extension at Highfield Hilltop Road Dronfield for Mr Ricky Dobson

Alterations to existing industrial unit to create 3 separate units at Stubley Works Wreakes Lane Dronfield for Mr Timothy Collins 

Change of use of the land for the operation of a mobile catering trailer to be parked on (Revised Scheme to NED/08/00219/FL) at Sheaf Motors Callywhite Lane Dronfield for Mrs D Cutts And Mrs J Fox And Mrs S Robinson

Construction of a single storey rear extension at 11 Hilltop Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr S Marples 

Erection of one dormer bungalow with attached garage on land to the rear (revised scheme to NED/07/01038/FL) at 25 Longacre Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Shaw Developments (Sheffield)

Full of potholes and uneven. Thats how motorists surveyed recently by the AA felt - many felt the road network is worse than it was 10 years ago. I am sure many people locally will know the feeling.  Certainly one of  the most common complaints that I receive as a County Councillor

I am very pleased to welcome the radical transport proposals to significantly increase long-term rail investment, introduce road user pricing to tackle pollution and congestion and hand control of buses back to local authorities which have been launched on June 3rd by the Liberal Democrats. This is due to be debated at the LIBDEM Conference in September

The additional investment will be paid for by introducing emissions-linked charges on road freight and internal flights.

The main proposals include: ·        Cutting fuel duty and abolishing Vehicle Excise Duty over the next 10 years and introducing a cost-neutral road user pricing scheme on motorways and trunk roads·        Building a high speed rail network paid for by introducing emissions-linked charges on road freight and internal flights·        Introducing rolling contracts for train operating companies to increase long-term investment and improve services·        Give power to control local bus services back to local authorities·        Introducing a new fund for rural transport ·        Giving passengers a stronger voice to improve local transport services through a new passenger watchdog .

Commenting, Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg said: “These proposals offer a radical alternative vision for transport in the 21^st Century, compared with the tired short-sightedness of both Labour and the Tories.” “At a time when families are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of travel, only the Liberal Democrats are setting out how to make our transport system sustainable, affordable and fair. 

Commenting further, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said: “With Labour’s 30 year plan for the railways stopping inexplicably in 2014 and no firm proposals from the Conservatives, we are the only party with concrete proposals to build a transport system fit for the 21^st century.  “Motorists and passengers are getting a raw deal under Labour. We are turning into cattle truck Britain, with rail services overcrowded and congestion growing on the roads, as any commuter will tell you.  “Motorway and trunk road pricing will cost the average motorist no more but the costs will be honest and upfront and rural motorists who have to rely on their cars will save money.”  

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 have been approached by the local Girl Quides and by the Dronfield Dolphins swimming club.

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

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

Construction of a side extension and raising of the roof height to provide living accommodation in the roof at 19 Holmley Bank Dronfield Derbyshire for Keith Allen 

Construction of a single-storey rear extension and attached garage at

Erection of a conservatory to rear at 2 Dale Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Steven Gregory 

Construction of a two-storey side extension and two-storey front extension and a rear conservatory and erection of boundary fence (Revised Scheme of NED/08/00226/FL) at 5 Romney Drive Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Nick Ward 

Installation of pitched roof over existing flat roofed garage at

Application for Listed Building consent for partial rebuilding of existing boundary wall (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at 18 Church Street Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Steven West 

Construction of a two storey rear extension at 51 Fanshaw Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr A Mitchell

Construction of a conservatory to rear at 1 Garth Way Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Jangwa

Construction of 2 detached two storey houses with rooms in the roofspace at Land To Rear Of 61 And 63 Accessed Between 59 And 61 Stubley Lane Dronfield for Mr Steve Morton 

Construction of single storey front extension two storey side extension and pitched roof over existing rear extension at 171 Holmley Lane Coal Aston Dronfield for Mr And Mrs P Pickering

Addition of a conservatory to previously approved dwellings at Plots 1 and 2 (NED/06/01282/FL) at Cross Lea 42 Gomersal Lane Dronfield for Mr David Jackson

The sole 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 a single and two storey side extension and a front porch at 23 Westfield Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr M Rawson

Derbyshire County Council is to spend £15000 to provide a crossing point, footway improvement and dropped kerbs on School Lane as a response to the schools Travel Plan. This will of course benefit the Infant School also 

As indicated in an earlier post Derbyshire County Council are to spend £40,000 in repairing the footways on Melbourne Avenue - they have confirmed that this should start in July

Derbyshire County Council are to spend £43,000 this year in reconstructing the footway [”pavement”] on Barnes Avenue

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

Creation of adjoining vehicular accesses (Amended Plans) at 48 Carr LaneDronfield Woodhouse Dronfield for Victor Garton

Construction of a side extension and raising of the roof height to provide living accommodation in the roof at 19 Holmley Bank Dronfield Derbyshire for Keith Allen

Demolition of existing flat roofed carport and garage and construction of 2 no 5 bed bedroom dwellings (Revised scheme to 07/00931/FL) (Conservation Area) (Affecting the Setting of a Listed Building) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of an existing flat roof carport and garage (Conservation Area) (Affecting Setting of a Listed Building) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Outline application for the construction of a detached house or land adjacent (siting and access not reserved) at  214 Holmley Lane Coal Aston Dronfield for Steve Dyson

Construction of a balustrade on existing flat roof area (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at The Peel Centre (formerly Methodist Free Church) High Street Dronfield for The Management Committee Peel Centre Charitable Trust

Construction of a single-storey garage extension to side (Revised Scheme of NED/07/00610/FL) at 36 Netherdene Road Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr Ian Atkinson 

Construction of a single storey side extension and a rear conservatory at 16 Holmesdale Close Dronfield Derbyshire for Mr And Mrs Stowell

I have had a number of ongoing complaints about the state of both the road surface and the footway [”pavement”] surfaces on Melbourne Avenue, Dronfield Woodhouse. Derbyshire County Council still refuse to do anything significant about the road but they are proposing to “reconstruct” the footway in the next 12 months at a cost of £40,000

 The Conservatives have recently been making a great deal of noise about the need to compensate people who lose out as a result of Labour’s decision to double the 10p income tax starter rate. But they refused to support a compensation package when one was proposed last year. In June 2007, in the House of Commons, after the tax rise was first announced, the Liberal Democrats and a small group of Labour backbenchers proposed an amendment to the Government’s Finance Bill which would have made the Government compensate those people on low incomes who would end up paying more under Labour’s tax grab plans. Where were the Conservatives? “We cannot support it,” said Conservative spokesperson Theresa Villiers MP during the parliamentary debate. Only one Conservative MP voted for compensation, and he has since resigned from the party!  The Conservatives only woke up to this issue and started making a fuss this year, after the changes came in, when they saw the press were interested in it. More than a year after the Liberal Democrats first raised the issue.

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

Demolition of existing flat roofed carport and garage and construction of 2 no 5 bed bedroom dwellings (Revised scheme to 07/00931/FL) (Conservation Area) (Affecting the Setting of a Listed Building) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of an existing flat roof carport and garage (Conservation Area) (Affecting Setting of a Listed Building) at Quoit Green House 26 Hallowes Lane Dronfield for Mr Andrew Bayliss

Outline application for the construction of a detached house or land adjacent (siting and access not reserved) at  214 Holmley Lane Coal Aston Dronfield for Steve Dyson
 

Construction of a balustrade on existing flat roof area (Listed Building/Conservation Area) at The Peel Centre (formerly Methodist Free Church) High Street Dronfield for The Management Committee Peel Centre Charitable Trust

Today is my last day as mayor. The most outstanding impressions have, after visiting so many organisations, been what a huge number of volunteers there are functioning in our town. This really does make a difference to the quality of life here

One 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

Change of Use form shop (A1) to hot food takeaway (A5) (Conservation Area) at

We did not have any elections here in Dronfield yesterday but our near neighbours the LIBDEMs in Sheffield made 6 gains and now control the Council. One of the gains was the last Tory seat (Dore and Totley). Just as in Dronfield, Tory Councillors kept Labour in power for 4 years from 2003 to 2007 so did the sole Tory in Sheffield last year. Congratulation also to the LIBDEMs in Derby who gained 5 seats to become the largest party.