SITE DETAILS

Summary

The origin of Sanderstead may derive from 'sandy place', which reflects the nature of the soil beneath Sanderstead Plantation. The woodland is predominantly beech but there are other species such as oak, horse chestnut, sweet chestnut and sycamore; it is noted for its bluebells in May. A depression in the middle of the wood marks the site of a brick reservoir demolished in 1969 as unsafe. Purchased in 1958 the reservoir had previously been rented from the owners of the Sanderstead and Warlingham Estate.

Basic Details

Site location:

Addington Road, Sanderstead

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Postcode:

CR2 8RB ( Google Map)

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Type of site:

Public Open Land

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Date(s):

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Designer(s):

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Listed structures:

None

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Borough:

Croydon

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Site ownership:

LB Croydon

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Site management:

Parks and Open Spaces. Sanderstead Plantation Group

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Open to public?

Yes

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Opening times:

unrestricted

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Special conditions:

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Facilities:

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Events:

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Public transport:

Rail: Sanderstead then bus.

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The information shown above was correct at the time of the last update 01/12/2006
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.croydon.gov.uk

Further Information

Grid ref:

TQ343618

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Size in hectares:

8.8

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Green Flag:

No

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On EH National Register :

No

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EH grade:

None

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Site on EH Heritage at Risk list:

No

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Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No

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Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

No

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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

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In Conservation Area:

No

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Tree Preservation Order:

No

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Nature Conservation Area:

Yes - Borough Importance II

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Green Belt:

Yes

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Metropolitan Open Land:

No

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Special Policy Area:

Yes - Archaeological Priority Zone (part)

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Other LA designation:

Partly in AP2

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