Planning contacts

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

  • Tel: 01629 761336
  • Fax: 01629 761368
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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 management advice.

Development Management Team

Development Manager

  • Chris Whitmore
  • Tel: 01629 761336
  • Shaun Robson
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Principal Planning Officer

  • Position Vacant
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Enforcement Team Leader/Senior Planning Officer

  • Gareth Griffiths
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Senior Planning Officers

  • Sarah Arbon
  • Tel: 01629 761336
  • Position Vacant
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Planning Officers

  • Andrew Ecclestone
  • Tel: 01629 761336
  • Gina Huffen
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Planning Technician

  • Liz Coleman
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Enforcement Officers

  • Bryn Maw
  • Tel: 01629 761336
  • Robert Drury
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Conservation and Design Officer

  • Dr Mark Askey
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Trees and Landscapes Officer

  • Chris Payne
  • Tel: 01629 761336

Planning Policy

Planning Policy Manager

  • Mike Hase
  • Tel: 01629 761251

Principal Planning Policy Officer

  • Esther Lindley
  • Tel: 01629 761241

Planning Policy Officer

  • Claire Francis
  • Tel: 01629 761198

Administrative Assistant

  • Tracy Wilson
  • Tel: 01629 761242

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