Lavington Park, Duncton / East Lavington, Chichester - Chichester

Late C18 and C19 garden at the foot of the South Downs on the site of a late C16 house and garden set within a park of C18 origin, largely planted in the C19 and further altered in the C20. The house, with extensive panoramic views northwards, is now a school. School buildings, sports pitches and enabling development within the park has eroded the park’s historic character and designed landscape intentions. A heritage-led estate plan was discussed with The South Downs NPA in 2017 to improve conservation management as the significance of the site is vulnerable to further development.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Lavington Park

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II

List Entry Number:

1001213

Local Planning Authority:

Chichester

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden

Location

County:

West Sussex

District / Borough:

Chichester

Parish:

Duncton / East Lavington

National Park:

South Downs (NP)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Arundel and South Downs

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Park and garden

Condition:

Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems

Vulnerability:

Medium

Trend:

Stable

Ownership:

Educational (independent)

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II, 7 LBs