Beddington Farmlands restoration plan
Sutton Council approved a revised plan in September 2026 to transform Beddington Farmlands into a nature reserve with enhanced biodiversity.
Sutton Council's Housing, Economy and Business Committee approved a revised restoration plan for Beddington Farmlands in September 2026, aiming to transform the former landfill into a publicly accessible nature reserve. The new plan replaces ecologically unviable acid grasslands with species-rich lowland meadow and includes a sustainable water supply for lakes.
This revised approach mandates phased delivery by 2029 and is expected to deliver a biodiversity net gain of over 30%, according to a report to the committee. The plan commits to long-term monitoring of the site.
Key facts
- Sutton Council's Housing, Economy and Business Committee approved a revised restoration plan on 15 September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The revised plan mandates phased delivery by 2029. Source 1 Source 2
- The plan is expected to deliver a biodiversity net gain of over 30%. Source 1 Source 2
- It replaces acid grasslands with species-rich lowland meadow. Source 1 Source 2
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