 Environmental groups say Londoners are building on gardens |
Environmental groups are urging the government and Londoners to bring about a change in the current planning laws to protect private gardens in the city. Launching Save London's Gardens campaign, the groups appealed for gardens to be protected and said they should not be classified as brownfield.
According to planning definitions brownfield areas can be developed.
An area the size of at least 22 Hyde Parks has already been lost, the London Wildlife Trust said.
Sustainable garden
Carlo Laurenzi OBE, chief executive of the trust, said: "The future of our city depends upon considered development that provides sufficient green space for people and wildlife across London."
The Royal Parks and Veolia Environmental Services have backed the campaign.
These groups have also created a sustainable garden, designed by Ruth Holmes of the Royal Parks, made from recycled household materials and plants from the Chelsea Flower Show.
The garden will travel to key events across London over the summer.
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