Fulham FC Unveils Details of 'Emerging Proposals' for Riverside Stand
And asks residents for comments as it prepares planning application to council
The club says the new design delivers a quality riverside development – more than just a football stand next to the river. Consistent with the 2013 approved scheme, the proposal will include:
1. More seating for fans (not exceeding the 30,000 approved capacity)
2. A riverside walk following the approved line
3. Apartments at either end of the stand to create activity (nine are proposed)
It will also include:
1. A new design that better connects with the river
2. Restaurants, bars and other uses to create a leisure destination for use on match and non-match days
3. An iconic roof design
4. A basement for ‘back of house’ facilities and lounge space.
The club adds, of the effects of the proposal on the local community:
1. Wind: Testing is underway. Initial results show the wind effects will be similar to the approved scheme.
2. Noise: Similar to the approved scheme on matchdays. On non-matchdays more active use of the building will be managed to respect our neighbours.
3. Jobs & Community: New jobs and investment will be created in the local area. The restaurants and bars will be available for the local community.
4. Traffic: Similar to the approved scheme on matchdays. On non-matchdays the proposed restaurants and bars will encourage trips outside of peak hours and traffic will be a fraction of that on matchdays.
5. Lighting: Two existing floodlight masts will be removed and a new floodlighting system provided below the proposed roof. The additional glazing and increased non-matchday use will be managed through careful selection of materials to minimise light spill.
Announcing the new proposals last month, Fulham FCchairman Shahid Khan used gardening analogies to explain his vision. "We are a club with ambition to grow, but to grow you must protect and never damage your roots," he said.
He pledged that a new stand would be 'iconic and beautiful', blending history and modernity and added: "It won’t be long before we’ll be sharing some of the architectural elements and designs."
You can see full details of the proposals and give the club your views here.
The club say after considering feedback over the next month, it intends to submit a planing application to Hammersmith & Fulham Council before Christmas.
Once a formal application has been submitted, residents will be able to tell the council what they think about the club’s plans during the formal consultation period after Christmas.
If permission is granted, Fulham FC hopes to begin construction of the new stand last next year with completion expected in 2021.