Save Branscombe Airfield By 05 Dec 07
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just to let you know - we've applied for 1000 movements - that being all we can demonstrate for a cert of lawful use if the planning fails. That means that we have a quota of 500 take off and landings available - so yes - with the best intetntions and certainly if we get consent - everyone and anyone is welcome - we just need to run the show with discretion and in sympathy with the AONB....
We'll never be a Shoreham - but a private rural airstrip that will be avaialble again to GA - hope this helps....
We'll never be a Shoreham - but a private rural airstrip that will be avaialble again to GA - hope this helps....
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Thanks Chuffer - yeah - moved here with wife and baby and we got another being delivered this Monday. The negative reaction we've had from the locals has been unbelievably depressing. These people have nothing better to do with their time. On average there are 1.5 take off's and landings per day - and they've whipped up this fairly comprehensive petition - I just don't get it.
Of course - not a single one has spoken to us face to face - we have had email correspondence about how "upset" all the villagers are and that "tensions are running extremely high", but that they would prefer to have a stand off rather than meet us face to face to discuss - it's pathetic and I think long term damage to them as we've got a life and loads of friends and family.
One of our resident pilots (captain 777 with BA) has just bought himself an Xtra 300 that operates from here and that's gone down like a wet fart at the vicars tea party as you can imagine. Hoinestly - the whole thing is exasperating. This week for example - we haven't had a movement since last Friday. Ah well we can only do what we can do hey?? Look forward to seeing you at Branscombe and making the acquaintance.
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Of course - not a single one has spoken to us face to face - we have had email correspondence about how "upset" all the villagers are and that "tensions are running extremely high", but that they would prefer to have a stand off rather than meet us face to face to discuss - it's pathetic and I think long term damage to them as we've got a life and loads of friends and family.
One of our resident pilots (captain 777 with BA) has just bought himself an Xtra 300 that operates from here and that's gone down like a wet fart at the vicars tea party as you can imagine. Hoinestly - the whole thing is exasperating. This week for example - we haven't had a movement since last Friday. Ah well we can only do what we can do hey?? Look forward to seeing you at Branscombe and making the acquaintance.
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David
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Hi David, I have sent in a letter of support, via the internet. However I was at a meeting with my local planning officers today, and they did query the lawfull use being to a person rather than the land, if it was given for use as an airfield !! I'm sure you have had planning experts, look at the origional and as long as you can prove the use of the land as a landing site for ten years or more they are obliged to give you a cert of lawfull use, I have just gone through this and have had supprt from customs and the police small ports unit who visit my strip to check the logs and sign them, which we have kept since 1987.
Good luck with your appeal .
Regards Will.
Good luck with your appeal .
Regards Will.
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cheers Will - yes - my lawyer reckons we have a good case for Cert of Lawful Use but reckoned we should try and work with the council on this - there's never been any enforcement action of the continuous breach of the original consent by t previous owner - which is all good.
The fact is though - that this is genuinely a quiet and rural spot and the airfield movements reflect this - about 1.5 per day on average. If we fail on the planning - the Cert of Lawful Use is next - but I've got my fingers crossed that this will not be necessary....
The fact is though - that this is genuinely a quiet and rural spot and the airfield movements reflect this - about 1.5 per day on average. If we fail on the planning - the Cert of Lawful Use is next - but I've got my fingers crossed that this will not be necessary....
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My support for retention has been sent. I'm conscious that the comments of an outsider may count for little, so I hope my last paragraph may place them in perspective.
Another angle on this is the exploitation of the site as a lucrative housing development. If I understand it correctly, the clause that Prescott's outfit sneaked through would classify the aerodrome as "brown field". I've not seen a Council yet refuse such an opportunity. Conversely, I'm sure it would make an excellent pig farm (or travellers' refuge) if the worst comes to the worst. Best of luck.
Although not local to Branscombe, I am an aeroplane owner and pilot who is dependant on facilities such as Branscombe. I personally find myself increasing constrained by aerodromes being either forced to close or restricted to a point beyond usefulness. In the main, these are being forced by small but very vocal groups who have chosen to live by active aerodromes but then relentlessly lobby for their closure to improve their own narrow circumstances, regardless of the impact on the wider national interest.
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Branscombe
My hand written letter of support has gone in the post today and will e-mail you a scanned copy, best of luck and not all Branscombe villagers are anti you or the airfield, indeed some are proud of its exitance and the contribution it has made to the community. [email protected]
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I live close to Daedalus in Lee-on-the-Solent, and have today posted in support of your application on the planning website.
Please also support those of us who want to retain Daedalus as a GA airfield.
NJSS
Please also support those of us who want to retain Daedalus as a GA airfield.
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I got an email today from East Devon council, probably in response to my letter of support. The salient bit says...
"TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
PROPOSAL: Continuation of use of airstrip with proposed restrictions including a Noise Attenuation Flight Plan
LOCATION: Branscombe Airfield Higher Lands Farm Branscombe Devon EX12 3BL
I refer to your recent letter regarding the above.
I am writing to inform you that the application has been placed on the agenda for consideration by the Council’s Planning Committee at their meeting on 8 April 2008.
The meeting will take place at The Council Chamber, Council Offices, The Knowle, Sidmouth and is due to commence at 2.00pm.
Members of the public are invited to the meeting to hear the debate on the applications but are not allowed to speak.
If you have any queries regarding this application, please contact the Case Officer, Mr N Barrett on 01395 571531."
Good luck Branscombe!
"TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
PROPOSAL: Continuation of use of airstrip with proposed restrictions including a Noise Attenuation Flight Plan
LOCATION: Branscombe Airfield Higher Lands Farm Branscombe Devon EX12 3BL
I refer to your recent letter regarding the above.
I am writing to inform you that the application has been placed on the agenda for consideration by the Council’s Planning Committee at their meeting on 8 April 2008.
The meeting will take place at The Council Chamber, Council Offices, The Knowle, Sidmouth and is due to commence at 2.00pm.
Members of the public are invited to the meeting to hear the debate on the applications but are not allowed to speak.
If you have any queries regarding this application, please contact the Case Officer, Mr N Barrett on 01395 571531."
Good luck Branscombe!
