Winter Warmer Activity Day in the Gardens, Saturday 8th Feb 2014 11.00am

The friends are organising an activity day from 11.00am - 2.00pm on Saturday 8th Feb.

Activities will include:
Nestbox building,
Compost Gathering,
Plant Swap - Please bring potted up cuttings and other house or garden plants to swap,
General tidying and cleaning in the park.

Refreshments and Tools provided.

Bring yourself, friends and family!

New Planning Application for detatched 2 storey double garage behind The Lodge

A new planning application has been submitted by the owner of The Lodge to erect a 2 storey detatched double garage in the grounds to the rear of the Park Lodge.

The planning application no: is 10073. 

To view the application and plans please visit the City Council website:-

1)Go to:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500207/planning_and_buildings
2) Click on Public Access
3) Tick box saying: I have read and agree to. Etc.
4) Click on Launch Public Access box
5) Enter the planning number which is: 097419
6) Click on Search
7) Click on Documents
8) Click on View Associated Documents 

Plans withdrawn!!

Dear Friends, The plans (ref no. 097419) have been WITHDRAWN. It is understood that the applicant no longer wishes to proceed with these present plans for the proposed flat-roofed large eco house and mews garage. I would like to sincerely thank you all for your letters of objection regarding this application.However, as I understand it, the applicant may wish to reapply with a new set of plans, and I ask you all to watch this space so that should we be required to voice objection once more, we may be ready to do so. Although the applicant has recently gained renewals for the previous 2009 consent, he has stated he has no intention to 'remodel' or significantly extend the Lodge. The renewals are for 12 months ONLY with significant conditions attached. Thank you again for your time & effort, Jinny Shaw Friends of Marie Louise Gardens

View Scale Models Of the Proposed Development in the land adjacent to Marie Louise Gardens

The following photos show a scale model of the park lodge and scale models of the new buildings that will share the land and overlook the gardens:-

IMPORTANT NOTICE - PUBLIC MEETING TO VIEW PROPOSED PLANS FOR NEW PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE GARDENS

The Friends will be hosting a viewing of the plans on:
3rd November from 7pm at the Albert Club, Old Lansdowne Road, West Didsbury Everyone welcome. 

URGENT ACTION REQUIRED!

Please look at the new plans carefully and if you are not happy, email or write to the planning department to make it clear that you are OBJECTING to the proposed development.

The owner of the lodge has submitted plans to develop the garden of the Lodge and grounds near Holme Road.
The proposed development includes a large contemporary detached dwelling house which will overlook the Gardens.
In addition there are plans to build a triple Garage and Mews development close to Holme Road and Needham Hall.
We are going to hold a series of public meetings in early November to look at the plans and their impact upon the Gardens. To view and comment on the plans:
please go to the City Council website:
1)Go to:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500207/planning_and_buildings
2) Click on Public Access
3) Tick box saying: I have read and agree to. Etc.
4) Click on Launch Public Access box
5) Enter the planning number which is: 097419
6) Click on Search
7) Click on Documents
8) Click on View Associated Documents 

The planning ref no is:-
097419/FO/2011/S2

Comments can be made online,
by email (d.lawless@manchester.gov.uk) or by letter,
please include the planning reference number 097419/FO/2011/S2, please write to:
Dave Lawless
Manchester City Council Planning
PO Box 532
Town Hall
Albert Square
Manchester
M60 2LA 

Notice of Annual General Meeting 7.30pm 5th July Albert Club West Didsbury

The Freinds of Marie Louise Gardens AGM will take place at 7.30pm on 5th July at the Albert Club, Old Landsdowne Rd., West Didsbury. All members are welcome to attend and renew their subscriptions as well as anyone interested in joining the friends and getting the latest updates and news about the gardens.

Public Planting Day in Marie Louise Gardens - Saturday 16th April 10.30am

To mark the start of the Easter break why not bring yourself, your family, your friends and take part in the second of this year's public planting sessions. There will be a great variety of interesting new plants that have been bought by Colin Evans, our park warden, and that need to be given a home in the gardens.
Colin will be on hand to advise and supervise.