The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 requires Local Planning Authorities to determine areas of special architectural or historic interest, "the character of appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance". These areas are called Conservation Areas.
Derby is a city of considerable historic interest and architectural merit. It has a range of streets and buildings which span many centuries. In an effort to conserve important elements of our built heritage, we have designated fifteen areas as Conservation Areas.
For further additional advice on Conservation Areas, please telephone the general helpline on 01332 255060 or email built.heritage@derby.gov.uk
Please use the links below to download PDF documents about the relevant Conservation Area.
Conservation Areas at the heart of the City Centre:
Conservation Areas based on Victorian Derby:
Conservation Areas centred on former village centres:
Please use this link to download a pdf document about frequently asked questions: Frequently asked questions regarding Conservation Areas.
Draft Darley Abbey Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
We would like to invite you to comment on the Draft Darley Abbey Conservation Area Appraisal (Part 1, Part 2) and Management Plan , November 2007. (See below for title page and relevant maps). This document presents a Conservation Area Appraisal for the Darley Abbey Conservation Area. This describes what is special about the character and appearance of the area and which are desirable to preserve or enhance. It also outlines a number of suggested management proposals to improve the area.
Darley Abbey Title Page
Map 1 - Location Plan
Map 2 - Derwent Valley World Heritage Site
Map 3 - Darley Abbey Conservation Area boundary with World Heritage Site and buffer zone
Map 4 - Historic Development
Map 5 - Listed buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Article 4 directions within the Darley Abbey Village
Map 6 - Boars Head Mills and the listed buildings within that part of the area
Map 7 - The Darley Abbey existing Character map
This draft is out for public consultation for six weeks from mid December 2007 to the end of January 2008 to gather peoples' views and comments on it.
Your comments are valued and will assist the production of the Darley Abbey Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for the area. If you would like to comment please send your comments to us by email or letter by the end of January 2008.
Draft Railway Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
We would like to invite you to comment on the Draft Railway Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan , September 2007. (See below for title page and relevant maps). This document presents a Conservation Area Appraisal for the Railway Conservation Area. This describes what is special about the character and appearance of the area and which are desirable to preserve or enhance. It also outlines a number of suggested management proposals to improve the area.
Railway Conservation Area Title Page
Map 1 - Map showing Location Plan - Railway Conservation Area
Map 2 - Map showing the boundary of the Railway Conservation Area
Map 3 - Map showing historical development
Map 4 - Map showing important panoramas and viewpoints into and out of the Railway Conservation Area
Map 5 - Map showing character areas
Map 6 - Map showing Listed Buildings in Railway Conservation Area
Map 7 - Map showing suggested extensions to the boundary of the Railway Conservation Area
This draft is out for public consultation for six weeks from mid September 2007 to the end of October 2007 to gather peoples' views and comments on it.
Your comments are valued and will assist the production of the Railway Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for the area. If you would like to comment please send your comments to us by email or letter by the end of October.
If there are any questions or queries, please telephone: 01332 255060 or email at Built.heritage@derby.gov.uk
There is also special protection for trees within designated Conservation Areas.
There are legal requirements and constraints which apply to Conservation Areas which do not apply elsewhere and the City Council therefore must pay special attention to the "character" and "appearance" of these areas when exercising its planning powers. This is a positive process in which a continuing effort is being made to control the nature and scale of change. With the exception of certain buildings, no building in a Conservation Area can be demolished without consent from the Local Authority. This is enforced to maintain some of the more ordinary buildings that nevertheless contribute a great deal to the character of the area.