New trees for Rosemead Park
Readers may be aware of the Town Council’s planning application seeking to replace the group of Leylandii trees on Rosemead Park situated adjacent to the Fitzalan link road. Nearing the end of their lifespan, it is intended that the existing trees will be replaced by established English native trees and hedgerow that are best suited to coastal conditions and provide a long-term planting scheme that can be enjoyed for years to come.
“Offering a sustainable habitat for local wildlife, the new additions will complement the rest of the park’s established vegetation and in time provide screening from the road behind. We will be working closely with contractors Apples and Pears, to develop a plan for the management of the scheme which will take into consideration watering, pruning and ongoing maintenance. The project is scheduled to commence in November 2021.” Chair of the Community Resources Committee, Councillor Billy Blanchard-Cooper
Planning Application
Littlehampton Town Council have put forward plans in relation to the Leylandii in Rosemead Park. This will see the Leylandii on the western boundary of the park adjacent to the highway, replaced with a planting scheme, consisting of native trees and hedging. Further information can be found under planning application LU/293/21/T