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Historic parks and gardens can greatly contribute towards
the richness of an area and form an important part of our
inheritance.
To identify sites that are of particular historic importance,
English Heritage maintains a register of parks and gardens. The
main purpose of the register is to help ensure that their features
or qualities are safeguarded during ongoing management or if any
changes are considered.
Whilst the register brings no additional statutory controls,
local authorities are required to make provision for protection of
these sites in their policies and if considering any development
proposals that affects them. Policy HE24 in the
Wrekin Local Plan provides the safeguard for
such registered sites.
There are currently 2 sites that fall wholly within the Borough,
namely Chetwynd Park, near Newport and Orleton Hall, to the west of
Wellington. Part of the Lilleshall Hall site also falls within the
Borough.
Further information on Historic Parks and gardens can be found
on the English Heritage web
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