The proposals for Stancliffe Quarry, in Darley Dale, have been submitted to the district council and are due to be discussed by councillors at a meeting on Tuesday.
But local groups and residents have raised objections to the application, which includes the remodelling of the quarry, the formation of a new access road from the A6 and the erection of a self-catering hotel, 38 holiday lodges and 24 apartments.
The site, which has been quarried for over 130 years, was formerly part of the grounds of Stancliffe Hall, which will stand close to the new development.
The new access road from the A6 would cut through woodland but would mean part of the estate's boundary wall, known as Whitworth Wall, would have to be pulled down.
Matlock Civic Association has objected to the plans because members are concerned about the changes to the look of the popular A6 and to the historic boundary wall.
Secretary Ken Parker said that the design of the hotel was also not "Derbyshire" and the association felt it should be redesigned.
He said: "It looks like an international hotel which happens to have been located in Derbyshire. It is going to be in the grounds of a country estate so it should be fitting to Derbyshire."
The environment agency has also objected to the application because it is within a flood zone and the Conservation Advisory Forum said the works would be "detrimental and damaging".
In a report about the proposal, which has been given to councillors, the group states: "The wall forms an impressive and consistently high quality presence on the A6 road frontage to the estate and contributes to the setting of the West Lodge and its entrance gateway, its partial removal and alteration would be damaging to both the historic structure and the overall street scene."
Darley Dale Town Council has not objected to the proposals but has requested a pedestrian and bicycle crossing for the A6 and new play equipment.
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