20 November 2018
Anyone wishing to comment on the planning application to build 1,000 houses on Fairoaks Airport in Surrey should do so immediately, says the No Fairoaks New Town campaign – the comment period closes on 21 November.
“Please don’t just assume the application’s a done deal,” say the campaign organisers. “It’s far from that.”
They point out that MPs Michael Gove (Chobham), and Jonathan Lord (Woking), together with Surrey Councillor Mike Goodman, have all clearly said they’re against the bid. And the All Party Parliamentary Group for General Aviation is actively fighting against it.
“We’ve demonstrated that, with engaged owners and proper investment, Fairoaks should be a flourishing airfield and local community centre, and a key part of Woking’s drive to make itself a major transport hub,” continue the campaigners.
“But we need your help. Make it clear that you care deeply about this proposal by objecting via the SHBC website.” You’ll need the planning application number when making your comment: 18/0642
The No Fairoaks New Town campaign is posting suggestions for arguments on its Facebook page. They include the “utter inadequacy of the road infrastructure and protection of the Green Belt – what stops our area becoming just part of London sprawl?”
13 comments
I have a lot of history with the wonderful Fairoaks Airport. I learned to fly there also. It is the most important small airfield in the south of England and immensely successful commercially. Apart from all the valid arguments against loosing this airfield the general area surrounding would clearly not be able to cope with a huge housing estate in that location. Surely a no brainier for planners ?
This would be a complete disaster to all of the surrounding areas, schools are already well over subscribed, Doctors Surgeries are struggling to give you an appointment any time soon, and as for the roads so congested they cannot cope with any more traffic, plus the loss of jobs
This would be a complete disaster to all of the surrounding areas, schools are already well over subscribed, Doctors Surgeries are struggling to give you an appointment any time soon, and as for the roads so congested they cannot cope with any more traffic, lots of children in this area have asthma due to pollution from the roads, but it seems profit out weighs health