Grade II* listed · Derby

Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House

Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House is a Grade II* listed building in Derby, first listed on 13 February 1967. It is one of 38 Grade II* entries among 383 listed buildings in Derby; 17% of Derby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1067808
Date first listed	13 February 1967
Local planning authority	Derby
Location	52.94395, -1.47463 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067808

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House

Name	Grade	Distance
Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) Preparation Building and Cottage and Workshop and Cart Sheds to North of Site	II*	51 m
Darley Abbey Weir	II	144 m
1 to 8 West Row, with row of privies opposite	II	216 m
Works Adjacent to Nos 11 and 12	II	234 m
5, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 9, 9A and 10, Darley Street	II	240 m
Old Abbey Building	II*	265 m
Deans Field (Mill House)	II	288 m
1-5, Poplar Row	II	305 m
3-16, Brick Row	II*	316 m
Church of St Matthew	II	329 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House listed?

Yes. Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1067808, first listed on 13 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Darley Abbey Mills (North Complex) North Mill and Engine House and Boiler House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Derby, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.