“ Only a few days to have your say!!!
-I support some of the improvements but at present the scheme is very large with some glaring problems. Size and landscaping don’t sufficiently reflect that this is green belt-
-- Is a cycle lane on Fairfield Way/Grasvenor Ave proposed upto the park entrance? Its too narrow. If parking is lost this will compound problems already likely to be caused by the extended facilities and new Ark Academy.
Skate park location is unsuitable- it will cause disturbance to nearby houses and is hidden by adventurous play making parents’ supervision difficult, possibly leading to bullying. Also tight site gives a built up rather than green look. Better located on other side of adventurous play near toddler play, outdoor gym etc so parents can supervise, perhaps instead of one or more junior pitches(4 proposed).
-Extension to car park below Ark is very dangerous and unsuitable. Its’ already narrow and blocked when just one car turns/backs out. Extending further via a blind bend will lead to traffic queues, pollution and accidents.
-Possible alternative making parking area wider by re-siting existing grass pitch or preferably a larger carpark where Gaelic pitch proposed with a re-sited foot/ cycle bridge across the brook.
- Do we really need all 4 new Junior pitches and 2 Gaelic Football pitches plus indoor and outdoor play areas?
- 3 m cycle routes in park very wide- 2 m adequate and would reduce the built-up look
There is no funding agreed. Realistically only some parts are likely to be built in the near future so which bits do we want?
Comments close on Dec 2nd https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/Phase_2_Barnet_Playing-Fields ”