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End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:36 pm
by Sandman
Gamston Fields: Consultation launched to bring 4,000 homes, schools, jobs and services on land at Tollerton airport
Barwood Land and Taylor Wimpey have released the first draft of plans for 4,000 new homes and a significant extension of the urban area at Tollerton.
https://westbridgfordwire.com/gamston-fields-tollerton/
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:12 pm
by James Chan
So the website says:
Q6. Will the airport cease operations? If so, will these be rediverted elsewhere?
A6. The airport will be unaffected by the first outline planning application being brought forward by Barwood Land and Taylor Wimpey and will continue to operate, until development comes forward for the remainder of the allocation site.
But I am concerned about what new residents may do to the airport and what this underline means for the future.
A shutdown of this airport may mean a relocation to East Midlands. And that would be much less convenient for some, an increase in costs for many users and FBOs.
Unless someone suggests Taylor Wimpey to build an airpark...... Then there’ll be homes to sell complete with hangarage.....
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:20 pm
by Bathman
Hucknull and RAF Newton have gone to.
Didn't the council sell it for 5 million and they were going to extend the runway.
But then it turned out the new owner owned a building company
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:23 pm
by Bathman
Bathman wrote:Hucknull and RAF Newton have gone to.
Didn't the council sell it for 5 million and they buyer was going to extend the runway.
But then it turned out the new owner owned a building company
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:11 pm
by townleyc
Those plans do show clearways for both runways - perhaps there is hope, at least for a while
Have dropped in many times
KE
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:14 pm
by Human Factor
Luckily no-one is going to be able to afford a house very shortly anyway so I wouldn’t worry.
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:30 pm
by neilmurg
I was there Wednesday, very friendly, reasonable fuel price. I was doing an emergency pickup in advance of their impending Zombie Apocalypse.
But now we're all in one...
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:10 pm
by GAFlyer4Fun
Would have thought the council planners would tear up the rule book due to covid and introduce more social distancing with any new housing developments. i.e. start afresh miles from anywhere else.
As flyers we have seen there is so much more space in the country to start new towns.
If they do build so close to an active airfield the house title deeds should prohibit owner/occupier from complaining about aircraft noise.
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:22 pm
by aerial
townleyc wrote:Those plans do show clearways for both runways - perhaps there is hope, at least for a while
The proposal does not seem to mention flying and the masterplan does not include runways. They are keeping a listed pill box though!
Very sad. Fond memories of a friendly place to visit.
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:10 pm
by djtaylor
This has been on the cards for years since the leasehold and freehold were brought together by a very experienced property developer.
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:06 pm
by Mike Tango
Yup, chatting to my sister who lives locally it’s been around as a proposal since at least 2014 and plenty of local opposition to it.
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:46 am
by Full Metal Jackass
looking at the plans for the primary school, it won't be long til someone says that it can't be acceptable to have a runway so close to a primary school...... no doubt there will also be a puppy farm somewhere in the vicinity too, just to ensure the airfield is concerned 'too risky'
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:27 am
by JodelDavo
Can’t remember where I heard it but ISTR the grand plan was to transfer operations to RAF Syerston when it came up for grabs and turn Tollerton over to housing.
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:19 pm
by Sandman
townleyc wrote:Those plans do show clearways for both runways - perhaps there is hope, at least for a while
Have dropped in many times
KE
Phase 1 of the plan shows clearways but in phase 2 the airport just disappears. And I'm sure that in Phase 1 the airfield will get hammered with noise complaints. I don't see much of a future for the airport once planning is approved.
I'm curious to learn what Sherwood Flying Club response will be to the plans.
Re: End of Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport?
PostPosted:Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:20 pm
by januspilot
The planners should demand the developers pay for another road crossing of River Trent. Of course they will refuse but should be set as a firm demand, build the bridge first then you can build the houses. Developers promise things Section something or other then back out saying they cannot afford it. Nottingham / Nottinghamshire needs more road crossings across the Trent. If not provide no one going anywhere at rush hour. (ps, I live on outskirts of Nottingham and fly gliders so don't use Tollerton but would have to see it go) Also my gliding club spent ages trying to get onto RAF Newton but we were strung along then told land was contaminated with radioactivity due to burnt aircraft instruments.