Landscape Character

In 1996 the Countryside Commission (now Natural England) published the Character Map of England. This identifies broad tracts of countryside that display similar characteristics.

Landscape Character

The work identifies areas like the White Peak and Dark Peak and describes the landscape features that define its character and local distinctiveness.

Derbyshire County Council, in partnership with the district and borough councils, has further developed this work. These broad character areas are sub-divided into landscape character types, such as Riverside Meadows and Open Moors, to describe the diversity of the landscape within the county (excluding the Peak National Park). 

Written descriptions for the landscape character types of Derbyshire, supported by photographs and tables, have now been published in The Landscape Character of Derbyshire document.

What is it for?
The work is intended to inform planning policy at the regional, county and local level, development control and countryside management.

How do I get a copy?
The document is available in paper format and costs £40. On CD-rom it costs £10. Order a copy by emailing Tracey.Frost@derbyshire.gov.uk

Alternatively, you can view or download the document in the more information section of this page.

Conservation and Design contacts
For more information please contact the Conservation and Design Section on 01629 580000, followed by:

Detailed mapping of Derbyshire's Landscape Character Types can be found by visiting ourmapping portal. (opens in a new window)

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