Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest

9.11 English Heritage has compiled a Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest. The historic interest can derive from a combination of the layout, the planting and the views into and out of the garden. The Borough Council will ensure that any new development is not harmful to the character of an historic park or garden or to its setting. In addition to those on the Register, there are many others of local interest. The Borough Council will also seek to protect these when considering proposals.

POLICY HC8: DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING PARKS AND GARDENS OF SPECIAL HISTORIC OR DESIGN INTEREST

Permission for any development which affects the character, setting, or views into and/or out of parks and gardens of special historic or design interest and their settings will be considered against the following criteria:

• i) the impact upon the overall design and layout;
  ii) the impact on features, both built and natural, which form an integral part of the design and layout; and
  iii) the impact on views into and out of the park or garden, particularly those which are an integral part of the design.