Protecting Airfields from Future Development

The National Planning Policy ​Framework (NPPF) sets out the government's planning policy for England, and includes new housing development. 

New alterations are being proposed for a revised NPPF which aims to protect airfields and add them to the list excluded from the definition of previously developed land. These changes may come too late to protect Bourn Airfield from unwanted development but could help save other airfields similarly under threat throughout England. 

The changes are proposed by the All Party Parliamentary Group on General Aviation (APPG-GA). StopBAD supports these alterations and we encourage you to do the same. As they say, it can't hurt and could be helpful.

You don't need to be a pilot to take part in this consultation which is open to all. You can add your support by clicking on the link www.generalaviationappg.uk/nppf/

The APPG-GA is supported by by our local MP, Heidi Allen, who is a member of the group.

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