Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

Why Britain’s historic gardens and parks are now ‘at risk’

Historic parks and gardens could be threatened by changes to planning rules, a charity has warned - (Alamy/PA)

Historic parks and gardens play a “crucial” role for UK growth, health and climate action – but are at risk from proposed changes to planning rules, a charity has warned.

A report from the Gardens Trust, a national charity with statutory responsibility to protect and conserve historic designed landscapes, is calling for greater investment and action to protect what it calls the country’s green “crown jewels” of parks, parkland, cemeteries and gardens.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.