BASE HEADER
Do you agree with the approach laid out in Draft Policy Direction-16-Airfields?
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102687
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Oliver Aries
Strongly support AS.9. Wellesbourne Airfield is an important part of the community and plays a central role in maintaining a secure General Aviation flying network. Its flying schools and businesses are crucial to providing pilots for the future.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 102969
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Andrew Close
Developing Wellesbourne airfield for other uses but also saying the aviation function will be retained does not seem possible without further evidence and clear demarcation of two allocations (where/what is retained, where/what to be built on). Does the release of Atherstone from employment use inadvertently ‘increase’ pressure and ‘support’ rationales (to accommodate employment, or even increase its aviation use) at Wellesbourne? I’m not sure that is in the right spirit. Initial masterplan layouts and reflection of Neighbourhood Plan decisions about these sites should be included at Reg 19 stage and discussed with parish councils before the draft plan publication.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103068
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Stephen Currie
See comments above.
Yes
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ID sylw: 103362
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Ryan Curtis
Yes I strongly agree with the draft policy. Any non-aviation related activity should be immediately halted to secure the safety of the aviation industry.
Yes
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ID sylw: 103730
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mrs Christine Easton
Seems appropriate
Other
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ID sylw: 103963
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Stephen Norrie
I agree with the policies re. Coventry airport and Atherstone airfield. Given the high emissions associated with aviation, I do not agree with safeguarding Wellesbourne airfield for aviation, and beyond that, do not see why this should be a safeguarded activity in the first place.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 103981
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Ms Donna Green
I agree the Wellesbourne Airfield can accommodate some employment development but this should not result in a reduction in the amount of useable runway and other aviation functions. The Wellesbourne Airfield should not be used for housing or retail.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104251
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Neal Appleton
Maintaining the aviation function at Wellesbourne should be used to encourage aviation-related research and businesses on site.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104277
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Seán McErlean
I agree with the councils proposal to safeguard the aviation functions at Wellesbourne Mountford in it's enterity under policy AS.9
This is a major training airfield in South
Warwickshire & we simply cannot afford to lose this infrastructure if we are to retain an aviation training ability in the area & in the country as a whole.
Please do not agree with any redevelopment proposals from greedy property developers.
Thanks
Seán McErlean.
Easyjet network operations.
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104392
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: South Warwickshire Foundation trust
We would seek clarity in respect of the environmental impact of supporting the development of airfields, on both a localised and national scale, with increasing focus on improving air quality and reducing emissions to mitigate future effects of climate change.
We would seek assurance that the development of the site and the long-term change in use, factoring in the aeroplanes using the airport, would have no detrimental impact on local air quality and would not create additional unmitigated greenhouse gas emissions.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104482
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Miss Ann Colley
agree
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104715
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Kundan Kumar
The redevelopment plan for all the airports especially coventry and wellesbourne needs further analysis, benefits research and planning.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104720
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Ian Dunning
Almost all of these sites require private car travel to access.
You must greatly improve active travel infrastructure and public transport infrastructure everywhere to support these.
Paint is not good cycling infrastructure.
Buses are not good public transport infrastructure.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 104860
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Stratford-on-Avon Town Council
Potential transport technology changes could mean that airfield space is at a premium towards the end of the life of the plan. It is therefore suggested that land at Wellesbourne Airfield should be protected from over development which would reduce the current land that is set aside for airfield use.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105332
Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr David Wells
I agree with the Councils proposal to safeguard the aviation function of the airfield at Wellesbourne in-line with existing Area Policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105361
Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Oliver Finch
I write to share my agreement and support with the council proposal to safeguard aviation functionality at Wellesbourne.
I write in support and agreement with this safeguarding in-line with the existing area policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-upon-Avon district code strategy.
Thank you for your consideration of this email, as a local resident and supporter of diversified community and commercial assets to be preserved for future generations I felt compelled to write.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105385
Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Raymond Gill
I support the Council's proposal to protect aviation services at Wellesbourne, in line with Area Policy AS.9 of the Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy. Please consider that reducing the flat ground around the runway would compromise safety, especially since past approvals for nearby buildings have complicated safe operations. My research shows that General Aviation airfields, largely a legacy of World War II, face pressure from development that subsequently occurs elsewhere. I urge the council to prevent building on our last airfield, which provides employment and invaluable training opportunities for future pilots.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105398
Derbyniwyd: 03/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Nigel Reilly
I am currently a member of the South Warwickshire Flying School, and I agree with the Councils proposal to safeguard the aviation function of the airfield at Wellesbourne, in-line with existing Area Policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105628
Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Cllr Eileen Edwards
Wellesbourne Airfield – protect and enhance the flying functions of the airfield which must be continuous throughout any neighbouring development – SUPPORT
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105735
Derbyniwyd: 02/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Sandra Reynolds
can I please make my comment directly in relation to section 6.5 Airfields.
I agree with the Councils proposal to safeguard the aviation function of the airfield at Wellesbourne in-line with existing Area Policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105851
Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Hilary Shires
Wellesbourne airfield
I agree with the plan to keep Wellesbourne Airfield as an active airfield for the future,
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 105854
Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Paul Singleton
I would like to agree with councils proposal to safeguard the aviation function of the airfield at Wellesbourne, in line with existing area policy AS 9. In the adopted Stratford on Avon District core strategy.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106095
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Joanna Kemp
I agree with the Council's proposal to safeguard the aviation function of Wellesbourne airfield in-line with existing Area Policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-upon-Avon District Core Strategy. I urge the Council not to expand the use of the airfield to include industrial units or housing.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106097
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Seán McErlean
Nifer y bobl: 2
I agree with the councils proposal to safeguard the aviation functions at Wellesbourne in line with existing area policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford on Avon district core strategy.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106241
Derbyniwyd: 01/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Martin Ridehalgh
As a long term aircraft owner and flyer who did my initial flight training at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield where I keep my aircraft and benefit from the facilities provided there I totally agree with the Councils proposal to safeguard the aviation function of the airfield at Wellesbourne in-line with existing Area Policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106283
Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Mr Paul Darnell
Wellesbourne Airfield – protect and enhance the flying functions of the airfield which must be continuous throughout any neighbouring development – SUPPORT.
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106322
Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Steve Pitt
I agree with the Councils proposal to safeguard the aviation function of the airfield at Wellesbourn in-line with existing Area Policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy
Yes
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 106447
Derbyniwyd: 05/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Marcus Russell
As regards the ongoing consultation on the South Warwickshire Local Plan, I agree with the Councils proposal to safeguard the aviation function of the airfield at Wellesbourne in-line with existing Area Policy AS.9 in the adopted Stratford-on-Avon District Core Strategy,
Other
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 107016
Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025
Ymatebydd: Cherwell District Council
Airports / Economy
In relation to airports, we would welcome acknowledgement and text reference to Oxford Airport
(formerly known as Kidlington Airport) which is a primary regional and business aviation airport and
which is the nearby commercial airport which is less than one hour from Warwick District and
Stratford on Avon District. This airport has both aeroplane and helicopter services for passenger,
cargo, tourist and pet travel. It also has a London shuttle service and it provides pilot training
services. This airport assists the local and regional economy including local and regional businesses
and well as providing employment opportunities. Given the proposals at Baginton, the reference to
this nearby facility of Oxford Airport which is located at Kidlington.
No
Preferred Options 2025
ID sylw: 107038
Derbyniwyd: 21/02/2025
Ymatebydd: Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
The CWCCC welcomes the recognition of these three airfield sites. It supports the continued development and policy recognition of all three airfield sites for different reasons.
It is short sighted to suggest, as this draft proposes, that the facility at Atherstone Airfield be “downgraded” and no longer be an employment allocation. The CWCCC objects to this proposal.
These are three of the remaining airfield facilities in the whole of the Coventry and Warwickshire Sub region. Strategically the retention of facilities to accommodate and
protect local flying facilities and so-called general aviation airfield is important for local business and indeed may become much more important in the future as the nature of mobility is changing and may continue to evolve at a swift rate over the plan period.
The electrification of air transport and flying is beginning to develop alongside the development of motorised vehicle transport. It seems important that some local flying facilities are retained as part of a long-term development strategy.