The Planning Services Section is located at the Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock. The offices are open:
- Monday 9am - 5pm;
- Tuesday 9am - 5pm;
- Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm;
- Thursday 9am - 5pm;
- Friday 9am - 5pm.
For general enquiries, including requests for application forms, we can be contacted on 01629 761 336 (Fax 01629 761 368) or by emailing planning@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
For more detailed enquiries or to speak to the officer dealing with a specific application it is always advisable to get in touch beforehand to make an appointment as our officers are frequently out of the office.
If you live within the Peak District National Park you will need to contact the Peak District National Park Authority for planning and development management advice.
Development Management Team
Position | Name | Phone |
Consultant Development Manager | Jon Bradbury | 01629 761 336 |
Development Manager | Chris Whitmore | 01629 761 336 |
Principal Planning Officer | Vacant | |
Enforcement Team Leader/Senior Planning Officer | Gareth Griffiths | 01629 761 336 |
Senior Planning Officer | Sarah Arbon | 01629 761 336 |
Senior Planning Officer |
Joe Baldwin | 01629 761 336 |
Planning Officer | Andrew Ecclestone | 01629 761 336 |
Planning Officer | Vacant | |
Planning Technician | Gina Huffen | 01629 761 336 |
Enforcement Officer | Bryn Maw | 01629 761 336 |
Conservation and Design Officer | Dr Mark Askey | 01629 761 336 |
Trees and Landscapes Officer | Chris Payne | 01629 761 336 |
Planning Policy
Position | Name | Contact Number |
Planning Policy Manager | Mike Hase | 01629 761 251 |
Senior Planning Policy Officer | Esther Lindley | 01629 761 241 |
Planning Policy Officer | Claire Francis | 01629 761 198 |
Administrative Assistant | Tracy Wilson | 01629 761 242 |