Campaign against MOL application, Volunteer for hedge/tree planting

Friends of Burgess Park Newsletter

This land has been designated for incorporation into the park. FOBP call-on the council to fulfil this commitment. The planning application should be rejected. Sign the Petition

FOBP need a campaign and strong response to the planning application.
Anyone willing to help please get in touch. Ideal opportunity to find out more about planning. No experience needed. Join with a small group of people, active over the next couple of months.
The planning application 21/AP/0451 for Metropolitan Open Land - Southampton Way.

Hedge and tree planting Burgess Park
Can you help with tree and hedge planting in Burgess Park?
We will be holding regular sessions over the next few months. Please take this short survey to register and about the sessions times.
FOBP and Southwark Nature Action will plan the volunteer sessions with Southwark Council.

Read our letter to Southwark Council about tree planting and maintenance.

FOBP protect, promote, enhance

Join the FOBP Tuesday 2 March - updates from Parks on projects in and around Burgess Park: sports centre, urban games, planning applications, tree planting, the MOL site. Meeting streamed to the Facebook Group.

The planning applications around the park remain a top priority. More details are on the website.

Wickway Centre, St George's Way
Planning application

11 storey blocks facing the park
concerns about the length of shadows across the park
impact on the blocks behind

Comment on the application 21/AP/0239
FOBP will respond, comments October 2020.

Southwark Council consultation
Old Kent Road Area Action Plan
The updated version of plans for the OKR out for consultation to 5 April. More outdoor green space and new conservation areas included. The big issue is the Bakerloo Line extension.
Heritage Planning Guidance
The consultation on a Heritage SPD to 5th April 2021. It includes green spaces and trees and a local list of things important to communities.
Picture: from OKR draft AAP.

FOBP monthly meeting Tuesday 2 March 2021 7pm to 8.45pm
Online meeting