Roundshaw Down (Sutton)
Brief Description
Roundshaw Down is a large area of gently sloping chalk downland with belts of wood and long walks, which have been cut under conservation guidelines. The open land extends to the east into Croydon, and was once part of the Croydon Airport site.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- Foresters Drive, Roundshaw
- Postcode:
- SM6 9LF
- What 3 Words:
- riches.number.stamp
- Type of site:
- Public Park
- Borough:
- Sutton
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- unrestricted
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Rail: Waddon. Bus: 127, 54, 289.
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Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ304628 (530450,162850)
- Size in hectares:
- 36.97
- Site ownership:
- LB Sutton and LB Croydon
- Site management:
- LBS Parks Service and London Wildlife Trust
- 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:
- No
- Nature Conservation Area:
- Yes - Metropolitan Importance
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- Yes
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- None
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