Proposed residential development at
Derby Road, Doveridge
Introduction
Miller Homes are preparing an outline application for the provision of up to 110 dwellings (including affordable homes, formal and informal open space, improved pedestrian and cycling links, and supporting infrastructure and utilities) on land off Derby Road, Doveridge.
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At this early stage we are keen to involve the existing community in sharing our ideas for the development and wish to understand what features local people would like to see from the development.
The development proposals for the site include the following:
Up to 110 residential dwellings including affordable homes provision
Provision of formal and informal open space, green infrastructure, and landscaping
Pedestrian and cycle routes
Biodiversity enhancement
Supporting infrastructure and utilities
About
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Miller Homes is one of the nation’s most respected home builders having built around 100,000 homes since they were established in 1934. They operate across eleven regions from Scotland down to Southern England delivering to all sectors of the market, from apartments, and family homes to affordable housing and regeneration schemes.
Miller Homes create connected communities in sustainable developments that reflect the high-quality design they are known for delivering, as well as adding value to the existing community. The strong emphasis on quality design provides an ongoing legacy, while their planning delivery expertise and community led development approach makes us the developer of choice
From failing employment land to longer-term garden village proposals and greenfield sites, they source all types of land and each has a specific promotional strategy to engage with the planning system and ensure delivery effectively.
When preparing applications Miller homes actively engage with local authorities and communities to address concerns.
The expertise of Miller Homes development teams allows for solutions to challenging technical issues. The planning system can be difficult to navigate at times, however Miller Homes have the ability to co-ordinate large complex schemes giving certainty to local authorities and their partners.
The site extends approximately 6.8 hectares (ha) and comprises three agricultural fields separated by hedgerows and trees. The site is located adjacent to the existing suburban edge of Doveridge. To the south the site is adjacent to Derby Road, the western edge of the site bounds Babbs Lane and a couple of residential properties. To the north of the site is a further agricultural field that buffers the development from the A50. To the south east corner of the site is a nearby crane storage/ workshop operation. In terms of topography, the site is largely unconstrained and relatively flat.
Doveridge is identified by Derbyshire Dales District Council as Tier 3 Settlement within the settlement hierarchy. This ranking identifies Doveridge as an accessible settlement with some facilities. This would offer the sustainability credentials to allow for further residential development in a location of this type.
Whilst the opportunities are clear and extensive, the proposals have evolved in a manner that responds sensitively to the site-specific constraints identified through technical works and assessments. These include:
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The planning history of the site and previous dismissed appeals – refusals on landscape grounds;
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The potential risk of noise from both the nearby A50 and the Crane storage/workshop operation;
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The potential impact on neighbouring residential dwellings located on Babbs Lane;
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Existing Public Rights of Ways across the site;
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The edge of settlement location;
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The limited surface water flooding risk around the southern boundary of the site; and
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The scope to the protection of existing trees and hedgerows on site.
The development proposed will ensure that enough homes are being built to meet the demand both locally in the Derbyshire Dales and nationally.
Derbyshire Dales District Council have commenced a review of their Local Plan, however there is an immediate requirement to deliver new housing to meet the needs of local people. This has become ever more important as Derbyshire Dales housing requirement has increased from 216 dwellings per annum (set out in the Local Plan) up to 575 dwellings per annum – an 166% increase. The Council have a need to identify more residential development sites.
The Council at this time can only identify 1.36 years’ worth of supply. A significant undersupply that the Council are required to address in the short-term whilst the Local Plan is prepared.
The next stage of the Local Plan is the publication of a Draft Local Plan which isn’t due to be published until January 2026, with eventual adoption of the reviewed Local Plan not proposed until September 2027. This is over 2 years and the Council, as demonstrated by their housing land supply position, require sites to come forward to deliver housing as soon as possible.
This proposed development is sustainably located on the edge of Doveridge with access to local facilities. The site also has good connectivity via public transport, sustainable modes and car to larger settlements where jobs and larger services and facilities can be easily accessed. The site has the opportunity to assists in the enhancement and provision of existing infrastructure in the village.
The benefits of the scheme are clear:
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The provision of a large number of new homes in a sustainable location, adjacent to the built area of Doveridge;
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Provision of 30% affordable housing units, which would be provided in the context of a very significant affordable housing need, resulting from increased dwelling numbers required in the standard method;
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On-site provision of biodiversity net gains;
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New accessible public open space, through landscape planting and habitat creation;
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Economic benefits from construction, job creation, economic investment in infrastructure and;
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Contribution towards the provision of local infrastructure
As a result of the technical work referenced above, and considering the requirements of the emerging Local Plan policies, the key elements of the proposals demonstrated on the Illustrative Masterplan include:
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Up to 110 dwellings (including policy compliant on-site provision of 30% affordable homes);
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No dwellings located in any areas of flood risk (fluvial or surface water);
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Carefully designed layout to ensure noise impact is below appropriate thresholds;
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Areas of open space including formalised play space, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement;
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A single point of vehicular access from a realigned Babbs Lane;
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The provision of multiple points of pedestrian and cycling access providing accessibility and connectivity to Doveridge; and
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Retaining of existing field boundaries through retaining of the majority of trees and hedgerows on site.
Vehicular Access
Vehicular access into the Site will be via an upgraded Babbs Lane/ Derby Road T-Junction. From the point of its connection with Derby Road, Babbs Lane will be realigned and routed into the Site. The section of Babbs Lane to the north will be realigned and form a new T-Junction with the proposed Site access carriageway (where the Site access carriageway is the major arm).
The principle of the vehicular access arrangement is shown in the Access Drawing.
The access junction bellmouth includes the following:
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6.2m carriageway width for initial section to allow for a refuse vehicle to pass a car (5.5m carriageway width thereafter);
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6m junction radii;
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56m and 94.5m junction visibility splays to the east and west respectively; and
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3m wide shared footway/ cycleway priority across the junction bellmouth via a raised table.
Non-Motorised Vehicles
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The proposal includes infrastructure that will facilitate access for non-motorised users (walkers, wheelers, and cyclists). 3m wide shared footway/ cycleways are proposed either side of the vehicular site access, which will tie into a proposed 3m wide shared footway/ cycleway that will route along the northern side of Derby Road (outside the Site frontage).
Within the Site, the shared footway/ cycleways end on both sides of the carriageway north of the proposed junction with Babbs Lane, and cyclists will transition between the proposed internal Site carriageway and the footway/ cycleway.
As well as accessing the Site via the proposed non-motorised provision at the Site access, the public right of way (no. 19) connection will be upgraded to a 3m wide shared footway/ cycleway connection, providing a more direct route between the majority of the Site and infrastructure on Derby Road near Baker’s Lane.
We will report all comments received by the deadline to Derbyshire Dales District Council as part of the planning application process.
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You can submit your comments using the form opposite or, alternatively, you can email us at derbyroaddoveridge@pegasusgroup.co.uk or write to us at the address below:
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Derby Road, Doveridge Consultation
c/o Pegasus Group
4 The Courtyard
Church Street
Lockington
DE74 2SL
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Please let us have your comments by
Tuesday 26th August 2025.
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Following the close of the consultation, Miller Homes will report responses received to the Council and, where possible, make any appropriate updates to the scheme if necessary.
Following the submission of the planning application later in the year, Derbyshire Dales District Council will consult local residents, statutory consultees, and other interested parties before reaching a decision.
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