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Planning Application DMPA/2026/0490:  Outline planning application (matters of access, and scale to be considered, with matters of appearance , landscaping and layout reserved) for the erection of 2no. dwellings at Land to the rear of 16 Main Street, Repton, Derby, DE65 6EZ 

Repton Parish Council submitted the following objection to SDDC Planning as agreed in the May 2026 meeting

The history of The Grange, included in the application, is of interest but actually of irrelevance to the application given it is the existing building that is Grade II* listed and included in the Village Conservation Area.

Repton Parish Council objects to this development on the following grounds –

1. The plans do not have enough space for vehicles to be turned round on the proposed plots.  This means they would be required to reverse onto Broomhills Lane to exit. The lane is not only used by residents but also by visitors to the stables at the top of the lane but more importantly by users of the Broomhills Recreational facility. The users to the playing field include many youngsters and the current plans constitute an unacceptable safety risk.

2. The plans propose two story buildings that would be out of context with the rest of the dwellings on that side of Broomhills Lane and the Repton Conservation Area.

3. The scale of the proposed development would also adversely affect the setting of the Grange, a Grade II* listed building.

4. The proposed plans would severely alter the conservation area including the removal of existing mature trees that form part of the rural character of the area. The Repton & Milton Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy OS3 requires –

B) The felling of protected trees, groups of trees or woodland and removal of important hedgerows, will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and in accordance with the relevant legislation, policy and good practice recommendations.

C) Development proposals which will have a negative effect on trees, hedgerows or woodland must satisfactorily demonstrate a net biodiversity gain can be delivered through the delivery of appropriate mitigation, compensation or offsetting, including through new planting or improved management of retained trees and hedgerows. New planting will be expected to be adequately managed to reach full maturity.  This proposed development does not meet these requirements.

5. It is further noted that the Village Design Statement (referenced in the NPD) includes Guidelines that the requirement that habitats should be protected and ecological diversity maintained.  If the development was one, single storey building only with a vehicle turning area on the plot and designed to minimise the loss of mature trees then it would be more suitable for the size and location of the plot.

As agreed in the April 2026 meeting, Repton Parish Council submitted the following comments:

The referenced document is effectively a cut and paste of the relevant District Councils Local Plans as they are relevant to the three Freeport sites in terms of infrastructure.  The only exception to this seems to be the Junction 24 on the M1 where it meets up with the A50.

As far as the East Midlands Intermodal Park (EMIP) site there is nothing in terms of infrastructure beyond the SDDC Local Plan though the document includes the need to address the EMIP link to the A38 / A50 interchange as part of the Local Plan.

Fragility of current local road infrastructure –

Recent work on the A38 has again highlighted the traffic problems in the Willington / Repton area.  We are already in the situation where any disruption on Repton / Willington road network or adjoining part of the A38 causes significant tailbacks and holdups, if not effective gridlock in the rush hour.  The local police are aware of the problem.  It is noted that due to queuing this problem would not show on traffic counters.

The only alternatives to the Repton / Willington Bridge crossing the River Trent are effectively the M1 or Burton on Trent crossings.  The Swarkstone Causeway does not currently provide a real alterative option however if a new link was provided across the Trent in this locality with an access directly onto the A50 as part of the strategic infrastructure requirements this would we believe have a major relieving impact on many of the local settlements.  This project is included in INF4 of the emerging Local Plan (INF4  A v).

It is further noted that there is no convenient and safe access by foot for all users between the settlements.

There is a need for the document to define the requirement to address the impact of the EMIP workforce travel on the neighbouring settlements and require it to be addressed in the SDP as part of the fundamental infrastructure. 

We find it surprising that this has not already been addressed as part of the Strategic Infrastructure.  This will also need to be addressed in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

(We note that paragraph 1.3 of the Consultation Statement gives the incorrect Local Authorities for the three sites!)

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