70 homes at Derby Road, Yeldersley

What was proposed

The application sought reserved matters approval for 70 homes, with access, infrastructure and landscaping, following hybrid permission for the wider development.

“This application seeks the approval of reserved matters following the initial grant of the hybrid planning application (19/01274/FUL) (hereafter referred to as the ‘Hybrid Permission’):”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The 3.19-hectare site is a broadly flat former airfield and agricultural parcel, accessed from Harrison Way and bounded by Lady Hole Lane.

“The application site comprises of a 3.19 hectare parcel of land located within the wider former Ashbourne Airfield to the south-east of Ashbourne within the parish of Yeldersley. In addition to its former use as an airfield, the site has been used for agricultural purposes.”

“The site occupies a north-eastern corner of the airfield, bound to the east by Lady Hole Lane. To the south west of the site lies the early construction for the previously approved Ashbourne Airfield Phase 1a. Being a former airfield, the site is broadly flat.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

The wider permission allowed up to 367 homes and other uses, while reserved matters for 297 homes in Phase 1A had already been approved.

“Hybrid planning application comprising of an outline planning application (all matters reserved) for up to 367 dwellings (with integrated open space), up to 10 hectares of employment land (B1, B2 and B8 business uses), a commercial hub incorporating A1 (Shops) /A2 (Professional/ Financial services), A3 (Restaurants and Cafes)/A4 (Drinking Establishments), D1 (Non-Residential Institutions) and C1 (Hotels) uses and associated highways and drainage infrastructure and a full…”

Officer report

What consultees said

Most consultees raised no objection, while highways and drainage consultees requested conditions and a parish council objected over traffic and footpath concerns.

“Consultee Name Position Date Comments Active Travel England No comment 06/05/2026 - Ashbourne Town Council No objection 03/09/2025 Members stated that they would like to see renewable energy as part of the proposed development including Solar Panels, Electric Vehicle Charge points and possibly ground source heating. Bradley Parish Council Objection 25/09/2025 Road currently not coping with additional traffic. Footpath on Ladyhole Lane will become a thoroughfare.”

“Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Comments 27/11/2025 Note requirement for CEMP and LBEMP to be re-discharged for phase 1b and will provide comments on these at that time. Disappointing that swift bricks number is set at 40 and would urge the developer to increase the number of swift bricks in line with British Standards even if not obliged by condition.”

Officer report

Public representations

One letter was received, but it concerned the Ashbourne Airfield Design Code rather than this application.

“One letter was received, however this was in relation to the Ashbourne Airfield Design Code not the application as presented.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of the application, and the Senior Planning Officer presented the proposal and site photographs.

The vote

Councillor Peter Dobbs moved approval, Councillor Peter Slack seconded it, and the committee voted unanimously in favour.

“It was moved by Councillor Peter Dobbs, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and…”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was approved subject to the stated conditions, with delegated authority to amend them where necessary.

“That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report with delegated authority to the Director of Place and Economy to approve any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary.”

Minutes