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<\/a>Feedback is only asked about 7 of them. At least 2 of the ‘missing’ new features are BBQ area and Wild Swimming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will be asking why Redbridge \/ Future Fairlop are not interested in peoples’ views on ALL of the new proposed features they wish to include in Fairlop Waters Country Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below are the details of some of the missing items<\/strong> and the things you may wish to consider when replying online<\/a> or in person. Our thanks to Protect Fairlop Plain facebook group<\/a> for their Good, Bad and the Ugly series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n * The water body indicated for this is a steep sided silt settling lagoon which has a bottom like quick sand and other underwater debris. * We must ask what place has a private business catering for a exclusive market got in a public country park especially in the lakeside setting? * This is for Vision to generate revenue only WE ARE LUMPING IN ALL LAKE ACTIVITY INTO THIS AS THE PLAN FOCUSES ON THIS AREA INCLUDING DISCUSSION IN PHASE 3 SESSIONS * Good, why not. * This appears to be a new addition * This is really GOOD * Could have space for community food growing with nature ie Forest Garden concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n * Definitely support with the following proviso. * Good Fairlop needs as much natural mangement of natural features as possible so should not be tied to a specific area on the plan. * Note this has been moved from off Forest Rd in Phase 3 version to off Painters Rd (was the intention to give more room for the events area?) * Assume this only relates to the existing play equipment in the existing defined woodland bays to the north of main lake? * Good if it reflects the natural ethos of Fairlop including its history. * In principle supported * We would like to see a Kingfisher\/Sandmartin nesting bank and birdwatching screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n * As BBQ’s\/ Fires are against the current parks bylaws and we have recently seen what can happen to our beloved Fairlop when this is flouted the BBQ element must go permanently. * Good with the following provisos.Area (15) Wild Swimming (Not on LBR Feedback Form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* It is relatively remote from the existing centre buildings.
* Would be costly to make safe for a non fee paying activity that would require full time supervision.
* This water body has existing wildlife usage that will be totally disrupted by this activity.
* Is a potential European Beaver release site.
* The recent death of a young man in the main lake questions the promotion of this unsupervised activity at Fairlop.
This project definitely falls in our BAD category<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 26) New Location for Wedding Marquee ( Not on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* Its patrons overload the carpark
* Night time activity can have a detrimental effect on nocturnal wildlife ie sound, light and human movement
* To be honest the marquee is ugly and out of place in that location
This is both Bad and Ugly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 9) Events\/performance space (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* A large area has been allocated for this! More than the area used by the current fair!
* It will involve night time activity therefore putting nocturnal animals such as bats (all UK species are protected) under pressure.
* Compaction of the soil maybe critical for feeding birds.
* More carparking spaces required.
* This is one of the Bad idea’s<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 20) Water Park (Not on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* All water activities should not increase in size or duration in day and season unless full ecological impact is carried out.
*Ecological enhancements to the islands and some of the lake bays must be carried out if parts of lake and surrounding area are opened up for more human activity.
*In our view the beauty of the lake is in the wildlife using it not the human activates taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 5) Boules\/Petanque (not mentioned in feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* Is it the right place? Surely if you don’t want to loose the kit? putting the green in a fenced area accessible via the rebuilt Boat house would make more sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 27) reinforced grass for accessible parking (Not on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* Interesting when there are two car parks adjacent that are part of the current gravel working complex one each side of Painters Road won’t this suffice?
Bad as not needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 3) Expanded allotments (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Area 25) New water body and wetland meadow Not on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* There is a site wide Crassula (New Zealand pygmy weed problem affecting most water bodies that needs to be addressed prior to further creation<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 7) Animal grazing (Longhorn Cattle) (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* But why just Longhorn cattle? Many of the native breeds and animals are used for conservation grazing.
* Although No Fence Technology would be used there is still a need for wardens to protect the animals from the public and there dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 23) Estate facilities(Grounds Maintenance) (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* Surprised at this vulnerable location would have to be heavily fortified on road side.
* Turns a rural area into a unnecessary visual mess.
Think this is one of the BAD & UGLY developments<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 21) Play area (not on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* Apart from renewals there will be no attempt to increase capacity
* Play equipment installed is in keeping with the setting
This would be acceptable<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 8) Sculptural trail (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* The materials integrate into the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 24) New water bodies connecting existing Lagoon and ditches (not on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* However this is possibly one of the domestic landfill areas of the site and incur significant cost to remediate for creation.
* There is a site wide Crassula (New Zealand pygmy weed problem affecting most water bodies that needs to be addressed prior to further creation
* All new water bodies should be considered for the gravel works of Aldborough Hatch Farm or On a smaller scale Aldborough Hall nature reserve.
* The park could do with more diverse wetlands for wildlife<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 11) Angling lake- no change proposed (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Area 14) Family picnic area (potentially BBQ area) (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* Having a controlled picnic area would be beneficial with enhanced resource for control and cleaning and persuasion against going off piste.
* But is this the right place on the plan nearly half way between the Barkingside entrance and the Boathouse?
* Think this fits into the bad category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(Area 13) Naturalised river with crossing points (not mentioned on feedback form)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
* Needs a reedbed to help filter the lake water.
* Seven Kings Water should be naturalised its full length till it exits the extended park at the A12 Eastern Avenue.
* There should be some no go areas specifically for nature.
* Consideration should be given to European Beaver introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n