Clerk

Planning Application DMOT/2026/0396: The approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (WSI) , 6 (Community Use Agreement) ,  7 (Management and Maintenance Plan) , 9 (CEMP: Biodiversity) , 10 (Landscape and Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan) , 13 (Event Parking Plan), 15 (Lighting) at Repton School, Workshop Latham House, Tanners Lane, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FP

Repton Parish Council submitted the following comments to SDDC Planning as agreed in the April 2026 meeting

The Council discussed that they would request a position on the committee.  They were also concerned about the car parking arrangements.  How is this to be communicated, how will it be marshalled, what will happen if more than one event per day is held? 

1.                      what is the justification for carrying out this work – A section of historic masonry parapet and a substantial pilaster over a central pier was knocked into the River Trent in an Road Traffic Collision two and a half years ago and still needs to be permanently repaired in keeping with the rest of the important grade II listed highway bridge.

2.                      the drivers that resulted in agreement to order the work to be done. – There is a fundamental need to ensure that the heritage of Derbyshire’s listed structures are maintained suitably for the benefit of all people.

3.                      The solutions that were considered – The temporary concrete block repairs temporary solution has meant that no additional traffic management costs have occurred since the RTC damaged the bridge itself. The two main permanent repair solutions involved whether the parapet and pilaster over the central pier could be extracted safely from the strong current of the River Trent and rebuilt or whether fresh masonry needed to be sourced, cut to size and stored locally until it can be safely installed.

4.                      Reason why the eventual solution was agreed and its cost – The externally sourced contractors could not supply a safe working method to remove from the River Trent the substantial pilaster section fallen around the central pier, the chosen contractor supplied the best cost for the repairs at the time of tendering of approximately £30,000.  

5.                      Attempts to reduce time that bridge was closed – The bridge was forecast to be closed for a four week period. The contractor has recently agreed to work extended hours daily and to work weekends to maximise their time on the bridge and minimise the inconvenience. The programme of works is forecasted to be a total of 20 days actual working time on the bridge over a four week closure period. If the weather conditions for working on the bridge enables the team to work consecutively then it is hoped the actual weeks closed will be less than forecasted.

6.                      Evidence that the cost and inconvenience to motorists was considered – By working with the DCC Road Closures Team and communities we are trying to find the least inconvenient weeks for the works to be undertaken by seeking to do these works in School Summer Holiday periods as much as practically possible.

7.                      Evidence of discussion with the residents of Willington and Repton – A briefing note document which was issued on an email from Julian Austin was sent out as attached on the scale of the works forecasted for this summer by DCC to Elected Members for the benefit of the Local Parish Councils in September 2025

WHEN: 29th April 2026 to 29th April 2026 08:00 to 17:00
WHERE: Main Street, Repton between Broomhills Lane and Stratford Close.
REASON: To facilitate Manhole replace/repair.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Main Street, High Street, Unnamed Roundabout On B5008 In Centre Of Repton, Brook End,
Milton Road, Unnamed Road From Mount Pleasant To C174 Main Street Milton, Unnamed Road From C174 Main Street
To Saw Mill, Ticknall Road, Robins Cross Lane, Repton Road, Burton Road, Scaddows Lane, Brook Street, Hartshorne
Road 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.
Anyone needing further information should ring Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.

You can view the order on this link  https://one.network/?tm=GB149465724

For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk

WHEN: 19th April 2026 to 19th April 2026 09:30 to 15:30
WHERE: Main Street, Milton between Meadow Lane and Robins Cross Lane.
REASON: To facilitate Water Repairs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Repton Road, Burton Road, Scaddows Lane, Ticknall Road, Main Street, Woodville Road, Hartshorne Road,
Ashby Road East, Ashby Road, High Bank Road, Newton Road 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.
Anyone needing further information should ring Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.

You can view the order on this link  https://one.network/?tm=GB148751650

For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk

Residents are invited to celebrate the official opening of the new Pump Track in Repton Parish on Saturday 28th March, starting at 11am in The Den on Mitre Field. This exciting community facility has been five years in the making, thanks to the dedication of the Parish Council and generous support from local residents and donors. The track offers a safe, inclusive space for riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy bikes, scooters, skateboards and wheelchairs. Join us for short speeches, acknowledgements, the Town Crier, cutting of the ribbon and the first official rides as we mark this milestone for our village community! Everyone is warmly welcome.

Derbyshire County Councillor Matt Benfield and Repton Parish Council invite all residents to attend a meeting on Thursday 26^th March starting at 6:30pm in Repton Village Hall to hear how DCC manages traffic in and around Repton.  We would also be interested to hear residents’ suggestions for how to improve this.  DCC Highways department will attend and will also demonstrate how to use one.network/public to keep informed.

WHEN: 23rd February 2026 to 27th February 2026 07:00 to 18:00
WHERE: Ticknall Road, Repton between Repton and Ticknall.
REASON: To facilitate Carriageway Patching/Resurfacing.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Ticknall Road, Main Street, Unnamed Road From C174 Main Street To Saw Mill, Unnamed Road From Mount
Pleasant To C174 Main Street Milton, Milton Road, Brook End, Unnamed Roundabout On B5008 In Centre Of Repton, High Street,
Hartshorne Road, Repton Road, Brook Street, Scaddows Lane, Burton Road 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.
Anyone needing further information should ring Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.

Please find details of the proposed road closure for Ticknall Road, Repton.

You can view the order on this link  https://one.network/?tm=GB148122383

For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk

WHEN: 15th February 2026 to 15th February 2026 09:30 to 15:30
WHERE: High Street, Derby At the junction of Well Lane
REASON: To facilitate ROAD CLOSURE TO REPLACE AND INSTALL NEW NAL SOCKET AND REFUGE POLE
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Burton Road, Repton Road, Main Street, Newton Road, Ashby Road, Bretby Lane, Knights Lane, Hartshorne
Road 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.
Anyone needing further information should ring Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.

Please find details of the proposed road closure for High Street, Derby.

You can view the order on this link  https://one.network/?tm=GB147953016

For any queries please email TTM.mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk

On 21st November, Sarah Dufton from Derbyshire Police’s Cyber Crime unit presented a short course on how to avoid being defrauded online or by phone, etc.  This was a simple course that covered a lot of methods that criminals use to get our money and everyone got something out of it.

We have invited Sarah back to give two more courses:

Thursday 22nd January starting at 6:30pm for an hour for parents/carers to know how to keep children safe in Repton Village Hall

Thursday 12th March starting at 6:30pm for an hour for any local residents (this will be a repeat of the November course) in Repton Village Hall.

Please email stevehardwick.rpc@gmail.com if you’d like to attend so all can be accommodated.