Inventory Site Record

In March 1973 Sparrow Wood and Crofton Heath, the former West Kent Golf Course, were threatened with an application to develop 139 acres of the land for housing, but a public enquiry led to opposition by Petts Wood Residents Association and other amenity groups. As a result the heath and woodland were preserved, comprising Crofton Woods, Crofton Heath, Sparrow Wood, Gumping Common and Roundabout Wood.

Site location:

Faringdon Avenue, Southborough

Postcode:

BR2 8BY

What 3 Words:

either.stuck.straw

Type of site:

Public Open Land

Borough:

Bromley

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: Petts Wood

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Research updated:

01/05/2008

Last minor changes:

19/07/2023

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The park is now managed by idverde UK, which in June 2015 was contracted by Bromley Council for the management of the borough's parks, green spaces and countryside service, a relationship that was extended in April 2019 for a further 16 years.

Sources consulted:

Grid ref:

TQ436667 (543593,166549)

Size in hectares:

Site ownership:

LB Bromley

Site management:

idverde

Date(s):

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:

Yes - SSSI (Crofton Woods)

Green Belt:

Yes

Metropolitan Open Land:

No

Special Policy Area:

Yes

Other LA designation:

London Loop