Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Overflow System for Melbourne Pond

Overflow System for Melbourne Pond is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 11 March 1987. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 76% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Overflow System for Melbourne Pond
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1204954
Date first listed	11 March 1987
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.81841, -1.42086 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1204954

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Derbyshire will require for your works on Overflow System for Melbourne Pond, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Overflow System for Melbourne Pond

Name	Grade	Distance
Icehouse to South East of Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall Gardens	II	76 m
Pedestal and Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall Gardens	I	92 m
Vase and Pedestal to North West of the Four Seasons Vase in Melbourne Hall Gardens	I	116 m
Pool House and Attached Garden Railings	II	117 m
Three Forcing Walls and Attached Greenhouses in Melbourne Hall Gardens	II	144 m
Grotto to South East of the Old Mill in Melbourne Hall Gardens	II*	150 m
Pedestal with Vase to South West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden	I	165 m
Covered Seat to West of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Garden	I	191 m
Covered Seat to East of Fountain Pond in Melbourne Hall Gardens	I	192 m
Outbuilding to South of the Old Mill	II	193 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Overflow System for Melbourne Pond listed?

Yes. Overflow System for Melbourne Pond is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1204954, first listed on 11 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Overflow System for Melbourne Pond?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Derbyshire, 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.