New Meeting Dates

Following the canceled meeting for the residents of Matlock last week the new dates and larger venu have been set.:

Wednesday 18th July 7.00pm till 9.00pm at High Fields Upper School 

www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk/

It is very important that we get as many people as possible to attend to show the district council how upset everyone is about the proposed plans to build on our green field sites.

Public Meeting a Shambles!

I appears that the council got a bit of shock last night when trying to host the public meeting to gauge the feelings of the local residents about the recent planning proposals on green field sites.

This is about 1/4 of the people present

 The meeting was scheduled at 7.00pm and by 6.30pm the room was almost full, come 7.00pm and there were as many people outside the building as there were inside well exceeding capacity. 

Therefore for health and safety reasons the council regrettably had to cancel the meeting, wasting everyone’s time, and are planning to re-schedule to another day and a larger venue.

The council representative thanked everyone for their ‘interest’ in the proposed project only to be corrected that the people weren’t there through interest but more like outrage against the proposed decimation of the local green field sites.

We will post the new meeting date and revised timescale to write in with your views as soon as these dates are released.

Public Meeting

There is to be a public meeting and information exhibition to be held on Thursday this week (21st June).

Matlock Imperial Rooms

The exhibition will be from  2.00pm - 6.00pm at the Matlock Imperial Rooms

and the public Q&A  meeting will be from 7.00pm to 9.00pm also at the Matlock Imperial Rooms.

It is important that you make the effort to attend the public meeting on Thursday @ 7.00pm to show the council how many people will be negatively effected by this proposed development and that we do care about our open green spaces in Matlock. 

Matlock Town Council
Imperial Rooms
Imperial Road
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NL

Telephone:  01629 583042

http://www.matlock.gov.uk/the-council

Satellite view of the proposed housing estate

Satellite view of the proposed housing estate

Street View of area to be lost

Street View of area in question

 Google Street View Link

All of this area, from the wall to the trees in the distance, will be lost forever to a huge housing estate!

Building Alternatives

There are several alternatives to the proposed site off Asker Lane (MAT1), many of these can be seen on this map:

There is also a natural development site similar in size to MAT1 leading to Matlock Golf Club (currently owned by the golf club) that has been proposed but isn't marked on the council map?

The full document can be found here:

http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/H/Housing_Allocations_Issues_and__Options_-_Appendix_1_-_Settlement_Overview_Maps.pdf

Matlock 'Oasis' Planned Building Site

Planned Development Area

Full document can be found here:

http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/H/Housing_Allocations_Issues_and_Options_-_Appendix_2_-_Matlock_Wirksworth_Sub_Area.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Information

Here is a PDF document from the district council explaining the need for the increase in housing:

http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/H/Housing_options_leaflet_-_matlock.pdf

Do you think we need more housing in Matlock?

If you would like to submit your views on the Housing Options you may do so by using one of the following methods:

Online: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/housingoptions

By E-Mail: planning@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

By Post:
Derbyshire Dales District Council, Housing Options Consultation, Town Hall
Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN

By Phone: 01629 761241

Matlock Village Green

Residents of Matlock are seeking Village Green Status for the Asker Lane/Chesterfield Road 'Oasis' in the center of Matlock. This area of open space has been used by local residents for well over 20 years (the minimum criteria) for walking, dog walking, children playing, kite flying, running and other sports.

A residents group has joined the Open Spaces Society and are seeking to save this area of natural beauty from recent threats of a huge housing development.

We have also contacted Fields In Trust a charity with the Queen as patron :

They have some useful information of the planning process: FIT_Planning.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Consultation

 Information regarding the plans and consultation period can be found on the Derbyshire Dales website:

http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/consultations/current-consultations/housing-options-consultation

"Consultation on the preferred level of housing requirement, the distribution of housing across the plan area, and the site options is being undertaken for 6 weeks from 14th June 2012 to 26th July 2012."

So your views must be received before 26th of July 2012!!

Matlock Mercury Front Page

Asker Lane off Chesterfield Road

Sites for new homes in Dales revealed 

For the full press release visit: 

http://www.matlockmercury.co.uk/news/local-news/sites-for-new-homes-in-dales-revealed-1-4624178