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 managment advice.
Development Management Team
| Position | Name | Phone |
| Development Manager | Jon Bradbury | 01629 761 336 |
| Principal Planning Officer | Chris Whitmore | 01629 761 336 |
| Senior Planning Officer | Helen Frith | 01629 761 336 |
| Senior Planning Officer | Gareth Griffiths | 01629 761 336 |
| Senior Planning Officer | Andrew Stock | 01629 761 336 |
| Area Planning Officer | Andrew Ecclestone | 01629 761 336 |
| Planning Technician | Gina Huffen | 01629 761 336 |
| Enforcement Officer (Mon - Wed only) | Alan James | 01629 761 336 |
| Enforcement Officer | Bryn Maw | 01629 761 336 |
| Conservation and Design Officer | Mark Askey | 01629 761 336 |
| Arboricultural Officer | Sylvia Gray | 01629 761 336 |
| Landscape Design Officer | Howard Crowe | 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 |
| Senior Planning Policy Officer | Tanya Rountree | 01629 761 241 |
| Planning Policy Officer | Claire Francis | 01629 761 243 |
| Administrative Assistant | Tracy Wilson | 01629 761 503 |