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associated pavilion (disused and overgrown), a two-on-two basket ball court area and three public tennis courts. There is also a single storey public convenience building and a two storey changing room block on the site. However, the existing facilities are in a poor state of repair. The intention is that the Council would lease the land to PlayFootball, who would undertake the provision and management of the sports facilities. Essentially, the proposal involves the replacement of the existing sports uses with new sports facilities, for which there would be a charge, whilst retaining two football pitches and a basketball pitch for free community use. The children's playground on the site has been disused for several years. A new playground was built in 2010 to the south of the site. 3.3 As the use of the land as a sports and recreation facility would not change, there are no planning objections to the proposal in land use terms. With regard to open space provision, Core Strategy policy OS1 sets out the need to protect and enhance parks, open spaces and biodiversity in the borough by a range of means, including improving parks and recreational facilities through the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy, with scheduled major refurbishment complemented with investment in sports facilities across the borough. Policy DM E1 of the DM Local Plan seeks improvements to existing open space where appropriate and states that development should be refused on public open space and other green open space of borough-wide importance unless it can be demonstrated that such development would preserve or enhance its open character, its function as a sport, leisure or recreational resource, and its contribution to biodiversity and visual amenity. In this case, it is clear that the proposal would enhance the existing function of the open space as a sports facility. Although the development would involve the erection of a building of 270 sqm and the provision of fencing which would enclose the land, there is existing fencing around the sports pitches and the proposal would involve the demolition of three buildings and a portacabin also totalling 270 sqm in floor area. The proposed development is necessary for the function and operation of the sports facility. As discussed further below, it is not considered that the development has further impact on the contribution of the space to biodiversity or visual amenity. As such, it is not considered that there is conflict with policies relating to open space. LOSS OF EXISTING FACILITIES 3.4 The proposed facility is predominantly football based, with one basketball court in addition to the thirteen football pitches. In this respect, the alternative sports provision, such as the existing tennis courts and bowling green would be lost from the site. In support of the application, the applicants have stated that the bowling green is now completely overgrown since the club's relocation to Ravenscourt Park in 2011. The bowling green required significant public investment in its upkeep and it was considered the most cost effective solution to consolidate this facility within the Ravenscourt Park club to enable both clubs to continue operating. In terms of tennis, there are alternative facilities in Wormholt Park around 500m away (which are free to use) Ravenscourt Park (1.5km away) and Brook Green (2km away), for which there is a charge. 3.5 A demand survey has been carried out by the applicant which indicates that of the 361,670 people who live within a 2 mile radius of the site, approximately 10% are males aged 18-34 - a key market group for PlayFootball. As an indication of the scale of demand from the local population, research from another PlayFootball site in Southend shows that around 20-25% of all 18 to 34 year-old males would be keen to participate in small-sided football on a regular basis. Therefore, it is estimated that there would be demand from around 9,000 18 to 34 year-old males who live locally. However, this is not the only group that would be expected to take advantage of the facilities. The
applicants state that small-sided football is a popular and growing sport, and that participation by younger people, women and older males is also expected and encouraged. There are no other purpose-built small-sided football facilities in the vicinity (except for limited facilities at Linford Christie Stadium) and it is expected that the proposed development could significantly improve and increase the local population's access to a high quality sports facility. COMMUNITY USE 3.6 Although the existing facilities on the site are poor quality, it should be acknowledged that they are currently free to use, and the proposal would involve the replacement with a largely charged-for sports facility. However, it is also proposed that one five-a-side pitch and one of the 7-a-side pitches would be made permanently available for use by the local community, free of charge. The applicants have provided further information about the use of these pitches and how this will be organised, as follows: - The two free pitches would strictly be for use by local residents, including those who live in the White City Estate, and the teams/clubs/groups that are associated with the area. - A PlayFootball Community Forum would be created who would then decide which teams/clubs/groups use the pitches, and at what time. The forum would decide how these pitches are managed. Initially the forum would be made up by representatives of the key teams/clubs/groups who would use the free community pitches. It is likely that a representative from the following clubs would sit on the forum: - Al Answar FC - Kokhob FC - White City Youth Centre - AFC West London - West Eagles FC - West 12 FC - The free pitches would be booked by the teams/clubs/groups at the start of each calendar year for the next 12 months, giving the team/club/group a guaranteed time slot for the forthcoming 12 month period - PlayFootball would also allocate specific time slots which would not be bookable (free play sessions). These slots would be available to the residents of the White City Estate on a first come first serve basis. Once allocated, the pitch would be available for 1 hour. - The White City community would be offered the opportunity to register their details at the PlayFootball desk. Photo ID would be required. Once registered, the person would be issued with a PlayFootball Community Use card. This card must be shown to PlayFootball staff upon entry. They would then be allowed access to the free use pitches. - The Phoenix Secondary School, The Hammersmith Academy and William Morris 6th form would be entitled to free use of pitches in the times allocated during the normal school term time. As these slots have already been agreed, there would not be a formal booking process; however, the bookings would be recorded on the PlayFootball computerised booking system. All other local school would be offered a discount on
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London Borough Of Hammersmith & Ful
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Applicant: LBHF Mr Neil Kirby 3rd F
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with Borough Wide Strategic Policy
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14) To submit details of a permanen
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minutes walk to Fulham Town Centre.
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• Raised a number of queries rela
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5.12 Although most applications for
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western boundary will be retained a
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Applicant: LBHF Mr Neil Kirby 3rd F
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Consultation Comments: Comments fro
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Applicant: Westfield Shoppingtowns
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Policies DM G1, DM G3 and DM H10 of
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egeneration of the White City area
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1.3 Ariel Way and the White City In
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2.3 The proposed extension will mir
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Sustainability and Energy Access No
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viability. The expansion of Net-a-P
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combined with the retail and leisur
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HIGHWAYS MATTERS Car parking and tr
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including the incorporation of sust
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Applicant: Mr Eric Holroyd Housing
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