Teversal was designated as a conservation area in 1970. The conservation area has a very 'old English character' and is centred around Teversal Manor, which once belonged to the Molyneux and Carnarvon families.

The village is surrounded by an undulating, agricultural landscape, almost unblemished by man-made vertical structures. The rural character is further enhanced by the retention of hedgerows, stone walls, a combination of stone and brick built properties dating back to the Twelfth Century, and traces of the villages aristocratic and agricultural past in the form of Teversal Manor and nearby farm buildings.

The Appraisal of the Conservation Area aims to guide the preservation and enhancement of Teversal. It outlines the setting, character and important features and aspects of the village, and sets out a Management Plan to sustain them. One important recommendation is to alter the boundary of the conservation area to include a site of Importance for Nature Conservation and areas important for views of the village.