00:00Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.
00:03A planning inspector has dismissed an appeal for a housing scheme in a Derbyshire town due to design issues
00:08after developers had sought to build 132 homes on Greenfield land.
00:14North East Derbyshire District Council's planning committee originally refused the application from W Red Mile & Sons
00:19for the housing scheme on land near Burns Road, Southfield Drive and Chesterfield Road in Dromfield.
00:25The developers lodged an appeal, but a government-appointed planning inspector has now formally dismissed the matter on a number of grounds, including design issues.
00:35Alex Dale, Conservative County Councillor for Dromfield and Unstead and North East Derbyshire District Council for the neighbouring Unstead Ward said
00:42This is a huge result for local residents and a really important example of what can be achieved when communities stand together.
00:49The initial planning application had attracted dozens of letters of objections, with concerns raised about the potential strain on GPs,
00:57the environmental impact, traffic safety and congestion, draining issues, the seams design and worries around the loss of Greenfield land.
01:09Chesterfield's iconic Crooked Spire turned red this week as part of a national campaign.
01:14The Crooked Spire was lit up to mark Organ Donation Week.
01:17The iconic Chesterfield Church was joined with various UK landmarks which changed colour, including Edinburgh Castle and Meadow Hall,
01:25to honour those who have given the gift of life.
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