The planning appeal for the Funfishers extension was approved. This success belongs to everyone who stood with us against the council decision. Keep an eye on the local school newsletter for details on when construction begins.
June 30, 2018
Final supporters
Funfishers has recently had a planning application for a much needed extension turned down by City of York Council and will appeal the decision. The architect has created a building that whilst sympathetic to the design of the original school is fit for the 21st Century and how our children learn and play.
The extension and refurbishment will give:
- Light, bright, large flexible spaces for all age range needs
- A new kitchen to provide a range of freshly made hot and cold meals
- A quiet area for older children at the incredibly popular after school club
- A wet area for fun and inventive messy play
- More affordable places for all age ranges at this well likedNursery and Out of School Club
Sadly in a very close vote some local Councillors felt the new design wasn’t sympathetic enough to the original architecture of the school and they won the day. However We, along with Fishergate School, York Civic Trust, York Conservation Area Advisory Panel, Councillor Dave Taylor and Robert Goodwill MP- to name but a few- feel, unlike them, that the public good for our children outweighs personal taste.
This appeal is our chance to turn that decision around for the good of our community and children.
Sign here and make your voice heard!
For more information about Funfishers please visit www.funfishers.co.uk
Updates
April 15, 2018
The council is still refusing to acknowledge the necessity of this space for our children. Send an email to your local representative today to demand they prioritize our kids over their personal architectural opinions.
April 15, 2018
Reaching this new level of support proves the council misread the room on our extension. Call your local representative today and tell them why Funfishers needs this space for our kids. Send the link to three local parents right now so we keep the pressure on.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2018
56 Comments
I totally agree that this extension is needed and is in keeping with the existing building/area. More preschool places especially are needed, with local nurseries and playgroups full. This would really benefit families in not just Fulford but also the Heslington Road and Tang Hall areas who also send their children there.
This extension will make a huge difference to children using these premises. Both my children attended funfishers and they desperately need more space and light for their activities and learning.
I'm really disappointed common sense has not prevailed. I'm a parent waiting for a place for my child at after-school club. As such I'm unable to increase my working hours, so this ruling directly affects families.
Funfishers is an excellent nursery but in terrible need of extra space as noise and and lack of light/fresh air are a serious issue with the current facility and can only be improved with the extra space planned in the extension.
Funfishers provide a really valuable service of affordable childcare, holiday clubs and wrap around care for the children of fishergate and their families. They desperately need more space to be able to meet the demand for spaces.
The playschool would benefit immensely from this extension
I would like to voice my support for the application. I think the design is sympathetic to the existing building, without trying to be a pastiche of it. It needs to have a contemporary look to the design to reflect the era that it is designed in. York is a beautiful and vibrant city that needs to protect the old whilst still looking to the future - York is our city, and needs to be more that a 'Tourist Museum"!
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The planning appeal for the Funfishers extension was approved. This success belongs to everyone who stood with us against the council decision. Keep an eye on the local school newsletter for details on when construction begins.
June 30, 2018
Final supporters
Funfishers has recently had a planning application for a much needed extension turned down by City of York Council and will appeal the decision. The architect has created a building that whilst sympathetic to the design of the original school is fit for the 21st Century and how our children learn and play.
The extension and refurbishment will give:
- Light, bright, large flexible spaces for all age range needs
- A new kitchen to provide a range of freshly made hot and cold meals
- A quiet area for older children at the incredibly popular after school club
- A wet area for fun and inventive messy play
- More affordable places for all age ranges at this well likedNursery and Out of School Club
Sadly in a very close vote some local Councillors felt the new design wasn’t sympathetic enough to the original architecture of the school and they won the day. However We, along with Fishergate School, York Civic Trust, York Conservation Area Advisory Panel, Councillor Dave Taylor and Robert Goodwill MP- to name but a few- feel, unlike them, that the public good for our children outweighs personal taste.
This appeal is our chance to turn that decision around for the good of our community and children.
Sign here and make your voice heard!
For more information about Funfishers please visit www.funfishers.co.uk
Updates
April 15, 2018
The council is still refusing to acknowledge the necessity of this space for our children. Send an email to your local representative today to demand they prioritize our kids over their personal architectural opinions.
April 15, 2018
Reaching this new level of support proves the council misread the room on our extension. Call your local representative today and tell them why Funfishers needs this space for our kids. Send the link to three local parents right now so we keep the pressure on.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2018
56 Comments
For nearly 20years Funfishers has provided an excellent resource to the Fishergate community and as a founder parent I and a lovcla resident I whole hearted support this next development. I hope the council will grant the application Thank you
I totally agree that this extension is needed and is in keeping with the existing building/area. More preschool places especially are needed, with local nurseries and playgroups full. This would really benefit families in not just Fulford but also the Heslington Road and Tang Hall areas who also send their children there.
This extension will make a huge difference to children using these premises. Both my children attended funfishers and they desperately need more space and light for their activities and learning.
I'm really disappointed common sense has not prevailed. I'm a parent waiting for a place for my child at after-school club. As such I'm unable to increase my working hours, so this ruling directly affects families.
Funfishers is an excellent nursery but in terrible need of extra space as noise and and lack of light/fresh air are a serious issue with the current facility and can only be improved with the extra space planned in the extension.
Funfishers provide a really valuable service of affordable childcare, holiday clubs and wrap around care for the children of fishergate and their families. They desperately need more space to be able to meet the demand for spaces.
The playschool would benefit immensely from this extension
I would like to voice my support for the application. I think the design is sympathetic to the existing building, without trying to be a pastiche of it. It needs to have a contemporary look to the design to reflect the era that it is designed in. York is a beautiful and vibrant city that needs to protect the old whilst still looking to the future - York is our city, and needs to be more that a 'Tourist Museum"!
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For nearly 20years Funfishers has provided an excellent resource to the Fishergate community and as a founder parent I and a lovcla resident I whole hearted support this next development. I hope the council will grant the application Thank you