South Ayrshire Local Plan
Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes
Often, though not exclusively, large designed gardens and landscapes were formed as a setting for important buildings, or for recreation. Many of the buildings for which these landscapes were formed are afforded statutory protection, although the landscapes themselves had no specific protection. Scottish Natural Heritage together with Historic Scotland identify eight such sites in South Ayrshire as being of conservation value (identified in table below). The Garden History Society has identified a further 31 sites, which although of importance, do not remain in their original form. The Council also recognises the value of these sites in relation to the environment of South Ayrshire. Other gardens/designed landscapes recognised as being of historic value may also be assessed in terms of the principles of policy ENV 10.
| Historic Gardens And Designed Landscapes as at November 2003; |
| Auchincuive |
Glenapp |
| Bargany |
Kilkerran
(Barclanachan) |
| Blairquhan |
Rozelle
(La Rochelle) |
| Carnell
(Cairnhill) |
Culzean
Castle |
|
POLICY ENV10*
The Council will seek to safeguard historic gardens and designed landscapes. Proposals affecting these areas will be considered in terms of landscape impact and in relation to their history, architecture, horticulture and nature conservation qualities. |
