Built Heritage

Heritage England maintain a list of buildings of national importance for their special historic or architectural interest. It is an offence to carry out any works to a Listed Building without first securing Listed Building Consent from the council. This includes minor works and works to the interior of a Listed Building, even when planning permission is not required.

The council also has a Local List, which identifies other buildings in Erewash that have historic interest, but are not of national importance. Listed Building Consent is not required for works to these buildings, but their interest is taken into account in determining planning applications.

Listed Buildings in Erewash 

Apply for Listed Building Consent Planning Portal

When assessing proposals for development in a Conservation Area, special regard will be had to whether or not the proposals preserve or enhance the character or appearance of that area.

There are 23 Conservation Areas in Erewash, including both Ilkeston and Long Eaton town centres, and most village centres.

Conservation Areas in Erewash

Stanton-by-Dale Article 4 Direction

An Article 4 Direction protects many of the dwellings in the Stanton-by-Dale Conservation Area. This means that Planning Permission is required for the alteration or insertion of windows or doors at these properties

Check if a building is in the Article 4 Direction

When assessing proposals for development affecting the following designated sites, careful consideration will be given to the heritage impact of those proposals.

Scheduled Ancient Monuments

Nationally important archaeological sites are designated as Scheduled Ancient Monuments. The consent of the Secretary of State is required to undertake works affecting a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Applications should be made to Historic England.  

Registered Parks and Gardens

Nationally important parks and gardens are registered by Historic England. There is one registered park in Erewash at Locko Park.

Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site

Part of the Derwent riverside in Little Eaton is part of the UNESCO designated Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. A buffer zone is also designated and protected.

Check locations of Other Heritage Designations

The Local List recognises the contribution made by about 160 buildings to the architectural and historic interest of the Borough. These buildings were selected for inclusion as they appear to meet our Criteria for Local Heritage Designations, which were adopted in January 2011.

View the Local List