Confidence in the High Peak is high with many businesses in the process of expansion and relocation within the area. In Buxton, the Health and Safety Executive have invested in large new bespoke laboratories and in Glossop; investment in the re-development of Victorian heritage has brought in new retail and mixed-use development. Any organisation making the decision to expand or relocate will appreciate the support of local experts on the ground.
High Peak’s Economic Development Unit can provide information and advice on a wide range of issues needed to build a business case and our website acts as a portal to information ranging from grants, business advisory services and information on employee skills development, and sector specific information. In addition, we can provide a range of local knowledge for those relocating including market potential, average property prices and links to training and networking opportunities. Contact Economic Development on 0845 129 77 77/01298 28400 or browse through our Business pages.
We provide an online commercial property search facility. This enables you to browse current vacancies, including images and costs. Alternatively, we can create customised proposals, which match individual business requirements to available space.
Planning permission is needed for most building works, engineering works and use of land.
Planning applications are assessed against national planning guidance and policies in the High Peak Local Plan and Local Development Framework. The Council works with the Planning Portal to provide a range of up to date planning information.
High Peak has a high quality built environment and has a wealth of historic buildings, including 31 Conservation Areas. There are additional controls in Conservation Areas and for developments affecting listed buildings.
High Peak Borough Council has been recognised as the second fastest authority within England at processing applications and has won the Royal Town Planning Institute National Awards in 2007.
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The Planning Authority within the National Park boundaries is the Peak District National Park Authority.
High Peak Building Control
A team of highly qualified and experienced surveyors provide a same day inspection service. A single co-ordinator will work with you once planning permission has been granted. This ensures liaison from initial contact with the Council to completion on site. We also offer an in-house structural design checking service, which ensures a quick response, combined with complete confidentiality.
Our Environmental Health and Environmental Services teams protect, enhance and improve the well-being of the Borough, with a proactive and efficient response in operations – services range from enforcement and inspection functions through to working in partnership with businesses to provide general and specific advice.
The enforcement of workplace health and safety is split between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities. We provide free advice and guidance to all potential, new and existing businesses on all aspects of health and safety. We stock a host of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publications for free distribution to High Peak businesses. Find out more about Workplace Health and Safety here..
If you propose to open a new business or arrange any fund raising event, it is always best to check if any licence or permission is required. The Council administers many types of licences aimed at protecting public health and safety and avoiding nuisance. Find out more about licensing here.
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