CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION 

The Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, published in 1988, recognises Scotland’s most important gardens and designed landscapes. The Inventory was prepared for the Countryside Commission for Scotland and the Historic Buildings and Monuments Directorate, Scottish Development Department. It is currently being updated by Historic Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and further sites worthy of national significance may yet be included in the listing.

There are currently three designated sites in Glasgow listed below and shown on the Environmental Policy Designations maps (see Definition). Two further sites, of particular cultural significance, Kelvingrove Park and Victoria Park, are being considered for inclusion in the Inventory.

The Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Order 1992 requires planning authorities to consult Historic Scotland and SNH in respect of any development that may affect a historic garden or designed landscape identified in the Inventory. Planning authorities are expected to have regard to the views of Historic Scotland and SNH when considering the merits of planning applications affecting sites in the Inventory.

The Council will seek to protect and enhance the gardens and designed landscapes within the City.

1. There will be a presumption against any development that is likely to have an adverse effect on the integrity, landscape setting or distinctive character of gardens listed in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes.

2. Likewise, there will be a presumption against any development that is likely to have an adverse effect on the integrity, landscape setting or distinctive character of any sites recommended, and not thereafter rejected, for future inclusion within the Inventory by Historic Scotland and SNH.

3. Proposals for the restoration of the original landscape and removal of unsympathetic planting or structures will be viewed favourably.

4. New structures and/or landscape works will generally only be acceptable where they will enhance the design and setting of the garden or designed landscape. All works must be well designed, carefully sited and constructed. Future maintenance arrangements must be put in place.

5. Development proposals must be shown in the context of the garden or designed landscape and demonstrate that they recognise their integrity and offer enhancement of the existing situation.

6. The Council will seek to encourage the sensitive management of gardens and designed landscapes.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY DESIGNATION

Environmental policy designations cover the built and natural heritage of Glasgow. These areas are important because of their environmental quality, biological diversity and/or their historic, architectural or archaeological significance, and contribute positively to the quality of the environment, image and diversity of the City. The different types of environmental policy designations are listed in the key of the Environmental Policy Designations maps.

Gardens and Designed Landscapes (Inventory Sites)