The high quality built environment of the High Peak area, with its wealth of historic buildings, conservation areas and archaeological sites and monuments, represents an important social, cultural, recreational and educational resource as well as helping to make the High Peak an appealing place to live, work and visit.
The Council’s Planning Policy and Design Section provides conservation advice on the districts historic built environment which includes buildings of special architectural interest (listed buildings) and conservation areas. Please click on one of the headings on the right for further information on the historic built environment.
If you live in the Peak District National Park you should contact the Peak District National Park Authority (External website**) who are responsible for planning and heritage issues within the national park area.
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.