Development will not be permitted which would detract from the character or setting of parks and gardens of special historic interest, including those on the national and local register.
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English Heritage maintains a register of English parks and gardens which are of special historic interest. This includes the following Grade II listed parks in Southampton:
Central Parks
Southampton Old Cemetery
Townhill Park
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These parks are included on the list for their national importance. Their conservation is therefore an important element of a sustainable strategy. Development will not be permitted which would detract from their character or historic value. This includes development both within and outside a park which would affect its setting. In addition, the Hampshire Register of Historic Parks and Gardens contains a database of parks, gardens and designed landscapes of historic interest. The information varies widely from full documentation to little more than a list of the name and location; and in fact many of these no longer exist as parks or gardens (refer to Appendix 7).
Southampton City Council
