[1] During this time, land use has changed with increasing urbanisation of the surrounding area.

[1][2] Beddington Farmlands is classified a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, and a Metropolitan Open Land.

Wildlife habitats are being developed, including wet grasslands, lakes and heathland.

[3][4] It is part of the developing Wandle Valley Regional Park, set up as a charity in 2013.

This is a series of green spaces along the entire length of the River Wandle, including, adjacent to Beddington Farmlands, Mitcham Common to the north and Beddington Park to the south.