Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:14 pm
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As you said, how could any new airfield expect to make it through the planning process if these are the criteria?
Chris
r_w_walker wrote:South Moor Farm Airstrip.
Update 26/05/21
The Fifth appeal as just been dismissed!
Despite every grass strip in the country having abundant birds and wildlife.
Cannot overcome the bird problem!
Unless I/we manage to change the planning system it could be impossible to ever get planning permission for new sites.
I cannot see a way forward to obtain planning permission.
I am thinking of trying to find out what the penalty will be if I start using the strip again.
Bob.
r_w_walker wrote:Hi Lockhaven,
The strip is in Dalby Forest, a major tourist attraction, did not think the aircraft would go unnoticed by thousands of visitors, hence tried to get planning permission.
The strip was used in 2016/2017 on the 28day rule but NYMNPPA issued an article 4 directive to stop it. Hence repeated applications.
The first application was only refused because the planning inspector thought the proposed hangar was too industrial. He did not have an issue with tranquility and that application was for 250 flights per year!
Despite plenty of submitted evidence that birds thrive on airfields they will not accept it.
Still looking for a way forward preferably that does not end up in court.
Bob.
proteus wrote:.. the objection was being drummed up is that someone nearby was selling their house and the estate agent said that having an airfield nearby would decrease the value of their property....