The future of our cemeteries
Camberwell New - Area D1 burial area
Background
Creation of approximately 121 burial plots by bring a currently unused area of Camberwell New Cemetery into use as a new burial area
Process
Some minor land modelling to the existing ground levels is required to prepare the area for burial plots and a new pathway will make the area more easily accessible for visitors.
The scheme requires enlarging the existing ‘glade’ area; this has been achieved by clearing some of the existing shrub vegetation and the removal of 23 trees.
To enhance the current nature conservation & biodiversity value of the area we will plant at least 25 new trees, including native species, with additional native shrub planting and wildflower meadows. The wider woodland surrounding the glade will be retained, including those trees on the boundary of One Tree Hill boundary.
The scheme required the removal of some public memorials for which there are no records of ownership. In accordance with current legislation notices have been displayed in the cemetery to alert any visiting relatives. All removed memorials will be kept in safe storage for at least twelve months, during which time relatives will have the opportunity to reclaim them.
Current status
Planning permission was granted in October 2015.
Faculty permission was received from the Diocese of Southwark in February 2017.
Construction on-site is now under way.
Next stage
The area will be ready for burials during summer 2019.
You can find out more by downloading the files below or view our Cemetery FAQ page.
- Bat survey reports, London Wildlife Trust (September 2015) (pdf, 12.6mb)
- Proposal boards (September 2015) (pdf, 9.3mb)
- Faculty statement (pdf, 530kb)
- Faculty judgement (pdf, 6.6mb)
- Public Notice removal of memorials D1 CNC (pdf, 133kb)
Page last updated: 28 August 2018
