Nayland is under threat again from a particulaly nasty neighbour.
We have applied for a certificate of established use.It is a fact that there have been two runways at Nayland since approximately 1986, and we don't need to go back that far.But because it is a legal issue and not a planning one,the anomoly is that we cannot present our overwhelming evidence (which includes a statment from the local planning officer taken on oath!) .
The issue is decided by writing to interested parties and asking if they can confirm or deny the existance of the easterly runway,and in their oppinion has the level of use has altered.
The decision is then taken purely on the number of "letters for" as opposed to "against". Clearly this system is open to "rigging",which is where the nasty neighbour comes in.He is on record as saying"I am a multi millionaire,and I don't care how much money I have to throw at it,I will close Nayland airfield",He has even tried to buy it!
We need letters in volume to avoid going to appeal(in which case we could use our evidence,but at huge financial burdon),so if you have ever visited Nayland,please contact me iether by P.M. or email(
[email protected]).
The letters must be with me by18th november,which doesn,t give us much time.
Please help if you can,it may be your field next!
Thank you,John Cook, on behalf of Nayland Airfield.
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Many thanks to those that have emailed me directly,please take this post as confirmation that they have all been printed.
Most however are of limited use,as this is not a planning issue,but a legal one,letters of support (however well intentioned)are not submissable.
What we need are emails containing name and address,and confirming that there were 2 runways in use,ie the"hill" and the one to the left(east)of the hill.The only parameter is that you can say you saw both,you don't have to have flown.We are only out to prove they were both there!
We have ample proof,but are not able to submit it at this stage,all we can submit is statements to the effect that they were both there for more than 10 years before this October .
Many thanks . John.
E mail from last night:
Thanks very much for your help!they are coming in thick and fast,had to buy a new ink cartidge!!!!!!
many thanks ,John.