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Old 21st Jan 2008, 07:49
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poteroo
 
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Make a very detailed survey of all the property surrounding yours - where the houses are, where the powerlines are etc etc. Then, plot in your proposed strips - assuming you kinow the primary wind directions in the area. For starters, if you are likely to be 'close' traffic to houses or animals - expect objections.

But, if it looks reasonably low risk - bowl up to all your neighbours and advise them you are putting in an airstrip, and how you'll be avoiding nuisance to them. Sometimes the best way is to just explain your plans and that tends to cut off later objections about lack of communication.

I'd leave off talking to the local Council until you've done the neighbourly thing.

Another thought is to have a quiet chat to your local councillor/s and see how they respond.

good luck,
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