Derwent Valley Mills 2026-2031 Management Plan

The Management Plan looks at the main issues affecting the site and gives objectives and a programme of actions to ensure a co-ordinated approach and framework to its management. The plan provides the context in which those who live and work, occupy or own property in the site or the adjacent buffer zone can participate in, and contribute to, the conservation of the site. The Strategy Documents are Appendices to the Plan and are available below to download.

The adopted Plan is not prescriptive or binding on landowners and management agencies, but aims to set the framework for co-ordinated management and the development of partnerships. In this way, the Plan is intended to enhance the existing plan coverage (such as the local statutory plans and local transport plans) and will serve to inform existing and future management documents relating to the area.

The Purpose of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Inscription is to:
Maintain the Outstanding Universal Value of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site by protecting, conserving, presenting, enhancing and transmitting its culture, economy, unique heritage and landscape in a sustainable manner.

The Vision for this 2026-2031 Management Plan is to:
Create and promote a local, national and international understanding and identity for the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site as a cohesive and coherent whole, based on its global  significance for all of humankind.

The online version of the DVMWHS Management Plan 2026 – 2031 will be updated very soon and a link available from here.

A low res version of the Plan is available to read and download here: DVMWHS Man Plan 2026

The Appendices of the Management Plan will be available to read or download here soon. If you need a copy of any in the mean time please contact DVMWHS@derbyshire.gov.uk 

Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Appendix 2: Statutory and Other Designations
Appendix 3: UNESCO World Heritage Committee Recommendations
Appendix 4: Strategic Board and Technical Group Terms of Reference
Appendix 5: DVMWHS Monitoring Views 2022
Appendix 6: Relevant Appeal Decisions
Appendix 7: Relevant Local Plans, Strategies and Policies

Nomination Document

The Derwent Valley Mills was inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in December 2001. You can download a copy of our Nomination Document here: https://whc.unesco.org/uploads/nominations/1030.pdf