Stanmer Park, Ditchling / Falmer / Westmeston, Brighton and Hove, City of (UA), Lewes - South Downs (NP) / Brighton and Hove, City of (UA) / Lewes
Undulating C18 landscape park and downland agricultural estate on city fringe surrounding a country house and incorporating Stanmer village. Bought by the Council (1947) for public amenity, the parkland fabric is highly fragmented by A27 with further housing development being constructed. Building upon successful improvements completed to the parkland core the 2023 City Downland Estate Plan envisions Stanmer as gateway to the South Downs within an ambitious carbon neutral target. Planning of future woodland management and Highways England Designated Funds access improvements being undertaken.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Stanmer Park
- Heritage Category:
- Registered Park and Garden grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1001447
- Local Planning Authority:
- South Downs (NP)
- Site Type:
- Gardens parks and urban spaces > Landscape park
Location
- Locality:
- Stanmer
- County:
- East Sussex
- Unitary Authority:
- Brighton and Hove, City of (UA)
- District / Borough:
- Lewes
- Parish:
- Ditchling / Falmer / Westmeston
- National Park:
- South Downs (NP)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Brighton, Pavilion
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Park and garden
- Condition:
- Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems
- Vulnerability:
- Medium
- Trend:
- Improving
- Ownership:
- Local authority, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Registered Park and Garden grade II, 19 LBs, 4 SMs, part in CA
Contact Details
Kay Richardson 0207 973 3647
