Dronfield Eye

24/09/2025

MONARCH OF THE MOORS

Taken by Russ Teale

24/09/2025

Follow our magazine's editor, Mike, as he sets out on his YouTube Missions!

Travel vlogs exploring unique places, discovering untold stories and navigating the country’s public transport system. Will it be mission accomplished or mission failed?

24/09/2025

NEW DRONFIELD HOMES APPEAL REJECTED

A Government Planning Inspector has dismissed the appeal lodged by developers behind the proposed 'Burns Rise' housing development in Dronfield — a plan that would have seen 132 homes built on land off Chesterfield Road and Burns Drive.
The scheme was originally refused by NE Derbyshire District Council in September, 2024, following significant concerns from residents, planning officers, and local councillors. The grounds for refusal included poor design quality, a failure to provide appropriate compensatory improvements to the Green Belt and negative impacts on residential amenity.
The developer appealed the decision earlier this year, but in a strongly-worded decision issued this week, the Planning Inspector has backed the council and community. The Inspector concluded that the proposed layout and street pattern represented poor design, that the development would lead to significant overlooking and amenity loss, and that the affordable housing was inadequately provided and poorly integrated into the wider scheme.
Coun Alex Dale, Conservative County Councillor for Dronfield & Unstone and District Councillor for the neighbouring Unstone Ward, welcomed the news.
He said: “This is a huge result for local residents and a really important example of what can be achieved when communities stand together. We’ve been clear from the start that this proposal was not right for Dronfield, the design was out of keeping with the area, the impact on neighbours was unacceptable, and there was little thought given to how affordable housing would be delivered properly.
“We’re incredibly grateful to the many residents who made their voices heard during every stage of the process and to the council’s planning and legal teams for defending the decision so effectively at the hearing.”

24/09/2025

DRONFIELD EYE OCTOBER 2025 OUT NOW

• EYE on local education
• Dronfield's rockin' great evening
• Dronfield Four Peaks success
• and more!

Read online here:

dronfieldTel: 01246 416027heronpublications.co.ukEYEBus trip to aphantom villageP18-19Dronfield couple’s70th anniversaryP8Wedding

19/09/2025

We're flying the flag to celebrate Derbyshire Day on Monday! 💙

15/09/2025

MIKE'S CRICKET MISSION
Join our editor as he visits England's most spectacular cricket ground.

Join me and be bowled over by one of England’s most spectacular cricket grounds!

11/09/2025

💼 Life Dronfield Business Network (in partnership with Dronfield Eye

After our August break, we’re back! 🎉
📅 Thursday 18th September
🕘 9:00am-10:30am
📍 Holy Spirit Church, 2 Stonelow Road, S18 2EP (plenty of parking round the back)

What to expect:
☕ Great coffee & refreshments
🤝 Networking & friendly chat
🎤 Talk from Phil Dalton on how apprenticeships have benefited his business

💡 Free to attend (donations welcome)

➡️ Book your spot on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/o/life-dronfield-80356987793
📧 Or email [email protected] to confirm

Come along, make connections, and start your Thursday with good coffee and great conversation!

08/09/2025

OUR EDITOR ON THE TRAIL OF THE GREENWICH MERIDIAN

Join me on my mission to the UK’s football ground closest to the Greenwich Meridian Line! ...

03/09/2025

DRONFIELD FOUR PEAKS 2025

The first Dronfield Four Peaks walk took place on Saturday, August 30th, starting out from Hilltop and taking in Apperknowle, Coal Aston and Holmesfield.
Organised by Life - Dronfield, in partnership with Dronfield Eye, the community walk covered 12 miles of local countryside.
There was a great turnout of people of all ages and their four-legged friends. Well done to all those that took part!
More photos in the next issue of Dronfield Eye.

28/08/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_CPCYfAMF8&t=152s

Six modes of transport in one day… will it be mission accomplished or mission impossible? ...

26/08/2025

4 DAYS UNTIL 4 PEAKS

Join us for a brand new 12 mile community walk, raising money for Life - Dronfield!