Can you believe horse riding activities would exist in harmony with aviation at Redhill if the proposed equestrian centre were built? Of course not. They would be moaning right from the start about noisy aeroplanes frightening their precious horses.
I fear it's only a matter of time before Redhill succumbs to another use. I dearly hope not, as I've spent many happy hours there, but the landowners quite obviously want to make money rather than keep an airfield.
The average member of the public would rarely support a local airfield. It's all part of the British way of complaining about things that upset their lifestyle and visits to B&Q on a sunday afternoon. You only have to look at the numerous local 'Action Groups' that are set up every time anyone dares suggest any modernisation or expansion of GA aerodromes in the UK.
Support from the Government or local councils would only happen if it meant acquiring votes or a cash backhander.
