Hundreds more buildings could be brought into an expanded conservation area in Broughty Ferry.
Councillors will be asked next week to approve a draft proposal that would take in a swathe of homes and businesses on either side of Brook Street.
A public consultation would then have to be held before a finalised scheme could be drawn up.
Conservation areas impose extra rules on prospective developments, requiring them to protect the character of an area before they can be granted planning permission.
Even minor works such as window and door replacement, external painting and stone cleaning or the installation of fences, gates and porches require council approval.
Changes must be of a high standard appropriate to their surroundings and property owners will often be required to use traditional materials if replacing building features.
City development director Mike Galloway said: “A conservation area is dynamic and constantly evolving and therefore it is essential to review and analyse its character.
“Broughty Ferry conservation area contains the historic heart of the fishing village and the area later developed due to the affluence of the 19th Century jute barons of Dundee who resided in Broughty Ferry.
“The conservation area appraisal has highlighted an opportunity to extend the boundary of the conservation area.
“The proposed boundary amendments include Brook Street and Gray Street and also the land to the railway line to the north.
“The boundary amendments also contain a number of properties that individually would not be of significant historic or architectural merit.
“However, when viewing the streetscape the importance of the area as a whole can be seen.”
The existing conservation area takes in the portion of central Broughty Ferry closest to the Tay and includes some of its most prominent buildings, including Broughty Castle and several churches.
It also includes many traditional fishing cottages, Victorian townhouses and large villas within landscaped gardens.
City development convener Will Dawson said: “The new boundary contains a mix of attractive properties that would make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the conservation area.”