Have your say on the Wimberry Hill planning application HPK/2025/0301
High Peak Borough Council is currently considering a planning application for outline planning permission for up to 85 dwellings, public open space and associated works. This application is classed as a major application which means it will not be decided by a single planning officer but by High Peak Borough Council’s Development Control Committee.
Application Number: HPK/2025/0301.
Site address: Land to the west of Cemetery Road, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7QE.
Council Ward: Dinting.
Public consultation ends: Thursday 9th October 2025.
This proposal has the potential to change the character of our area significantly. Local residents are strongly encouraged to make their views known. Anyone can comment - whether you support, object, or simply wish to share observations. Even if you think your individual voice may not make much difference, every comment received will be taken into account before a decision is made.
How to comment
The easiest way to comment is online using High Peak Borough Council’s planning portal:
You can search for the application using its reference number HPK/2025/0301, by site address, or by council ward. Once you’ve found the application page, scroll down to the comments section and complete the form.
When can I comment?
The publication consultation ends on Thursday 9th October 2025. Submitting online is the quickest and most reliable method. However, written letters can be sent, but they may take longer to appear on the system.
The postal address for High Peak Borough Council is as follows: High Peak Borough Council, Buxton Town Hall, Market Place, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EL.
What you can comment on
High Peak Borough Council can only consider planning issues such as:
• The design and visual impact of the development.
• Effect on the living conditions of neighbours (privacy, light, or noise)
• Traffic and road safety.
• Loss of protected trees and hedgerows.
• Impact on trees, wildlife and the local landscape.
• Effect on listed buildings or conservation areas.
• Health, safety, or access issues.
What you cannot comment on
Some issues cannot be considered when deciding planning applications, including:
• House prices
• Loss of private views
• Neighbour disputes
• Temporary disruption during construction (dust, noise, traffic)
A full list can be found here: https://www.highpeak.gov.uk/article/309/What-you-can-and-cant-comment-on
Comments that are offensive, derogatory, or discriminatory will not be accepted and may be referred to the Police.
What happens to your comment
By law, all comments form part of the public record and will be published on High Peak Borough Council ’s website. Your name and address will be included, but personal contact details such as email and phone number will be removed.
If you comment online, you’ll receive an automatic acknowledgement. If you send a letter, it will be uploaded later but won’t be individually acknowledged.
Ready to share your views?
Visit the planning portal to view the details of application HPK/2025/0301 and submit your comments here:
Your voice matters. This application could bring significant changes to our community, and it is important that local voices are heard. Whether you support the plans, have concerns, or feel they should be opposed, your comments will help shape the decision. If you do have worries about traffic, pressure on local services, or the impact on the character of the area, you may wish to raise these in your submission so they can be properly considered.