Summary - ELMCROFT, DERBY ROAD, MATLOCK, CROMFORD DE4 3RP
1 bed 1 bath Land
Rare 0.72-acre countryside site near canal and trails, suited to long-term investors.
Approx 0.72 acre freehold plot with mature boundary trees
Mains water connected; no recorded flood risk
Located in Cromford Conservation Area and World Heritage Site
Planning application for single dwelling refused in 2020 (20/00610/FUL)
Previously used as a tennis court; clear potential for landscaping
Access from Derby Road; viewings by appointment only
Average mobile and broadband speeds; limited services on-site
Well-placed for canal, High Peak Trail and Peak District access
This rare 0.72-acre freehold parcel sits adjacent to Elmcroft off Derby Road in Cromford, within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and Cromford Conservation Area. The site is largely clear with mature boundary trees, previously used as a tennis court, and benefits from mains water connection and no recorded flood risk. Its countryside setting provides direct access to Cromford Canal, the High Peak Trail and nearby Black Rocks — attractive features for recreational or long-term investment uses.
Any prospective purchaser should note a material planning history: a 2020 application for a single dwelling (20/00610/FUL) was refused by Derbyshire Dales. Conservation area and World Heritage Site protections are likely to restrict new-build options and will require sensitive, specialist applications if development is proposed. Services are limited to mains water; broadband and mobile signals are average and there is no guarantee of additional utilities or permissions.
For investors or those seeking a private recreational plot, the site offers clear potential: landscaping, private garden use, or holding for future value in a highly sought-after area. Access is from Derby Road and viewings are by appointment only. The location combines rural tranquillity with easy reach of Matlock and Wirksworth amenities and local rail and road links.
Buyers should factor in the additional time, cost and specialist input likely needed to secure any planning consent here. The site’s protection status and prior refusal mean this is best suited to buyers prepared to work through conservation-led planning processes or those seeking a long-term landholding in a desirable Peak District-adjacent location.
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