Inventory Site Record

Southborough Open Space is a largely level area of mown grass enclosed with chain link fencing and bordered by trees and shrubs. The aspect to the west and south is semi-rural whereas local authority housing dominates the view to north and east. Immediately to the east is the area developed as Petts Wood Garden Suburb from the late 1920s and '30s.

Previous / Other name:

Southborough Recreation Ground

Site location:

Southborough Lane/Oxhawth Crescent, Petts Wood

Postcode:

BR2 8BH

Type of site:

Public Open Land

Borough:

Bromley

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Children’s play area

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: Petts Wood

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Research updated:

01/12/2006

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Pending further research

Sources consulted:

Grid ref:

TQ425670 (543555,167469)

Size in hectares:

Site ownership:

LB Bromley

Site management:

Leisure Services

Date(s):

?post 1950s

Designer(s):

Listed structures:

None

On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:

No

Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No

Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

No

Local Authority Data

The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.

On Local List:

No

In Conservation Area:

No

Tree Preservation Order:

Not known

Nature Conservation Area:

No

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

No

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

Urban Open Space