Category: Fielders Meadow

Fielders Meadow – update July 2019

Post author By FoBP
Post date 14th July 2019

The work in Fielders Meadow has started. Fulham Football Club are completely aware of the concern that park users have about the trees and habitat in that area of the park. However if you have any issues that you would like addressed please email: chair.bishparkfriends@gmail.com

Enclosed is a summary of comments drawn up by Ian Ross, Parks Manager to some of the most frequently asked questions to the planning application that have been emailed to him. Please click this 2019 summary of S123 comments FINAL (2) comp to read the summary in detail.

During the consultationThe Friends requested another gate opposite Ellerby to be installed these should be open and operational now. We have also requested a new dog water tap and path across the meadow for the winter season and to make the walk a circle as before.

The Friends are also keeping a weathered eye on any alterations to the planning application and are aware of the most current one: 2019/01880/VAR, if you have any particular issues we suggest that you complete the comment section by clicking this Link.

URGENT: Fulham Football Club Planning Application

Post author By FoBP
Post date 21st August 2018

Last Chance to Have YOUR say by 18th March 2018!

Please take a moment to read this information regarding the proposed new stand and facilities. The closing date for objections has been extended to 18th March 2018 and should be addressed to Sian Brown, Planning Officer, at Sian.Brown@lbhf.gov.uk

reference: FFC Planning Application 2017/04662FUL.

Fielders Meadow will be closed for TWO years for use as part of the building site.
Nothing to assure us of what the park will look like after it is handed back.
Likely substantial loss of amenity to Bishops park as turnstiles for the proposed new riverside stand will now be accessed from the park.
Proposed new stand will encroach 11 metres into the Thames which will affect wildlife and use of the river.

The full text of the objection letter from the Friends can be found here.

Fielders Meadow Fulham Football Club

Closure of Fielders Meadow

Post author By FoBP
Post date 21st August 2018

Update – Developments at FFC and use of Fielders Meadow

The Friends of Bishops Park have been having ongoing dialogue with H&F Council, Fulham Football Club (FFC) and the Church Commissioners about the development of the Riverside Stand and the partial use of Fielders Meadow for a two year period as a site to store materials etc. whilst this development takes place. There have been many questions around whether this is an appropriate use of the park, even for a temporary period.

Whilst many residents have expressed their concerns we have tried to have then addressed by the relevant parties and have sought assurances that any damage to the fabric of the park is dealt with once the works are completed. There are significant financial incentives attached to FFC leasing this part of the park which is separate to the S106 money attached the approved planning application.