A bar on any development at Redhill likely to cause intensification of flying or other related activities on the basis of environmental disturbance;
	No development of new airfields, and no re-opening of dis-used airfields, on the basis of environmental disturbance;
	Private landing sites and farm strip planning will be judged on environmental impact;
	The future of Dunsfold will be subject to studies;
	Limited development of business aviation at Fairoaks will be permitted.

If allowed to pass unchallenged, these policies will form the basis of local plans for the next 15 years at least.

The key concern is the 15 year blanket ban on the development of General Aviation facilities relating to recreational and training flying and based solely on environmental concerns. A more appropriate policy would allow cases to be judged on individual merit, taking into account not only environmental issues but also the benefits aerodromes can bring to the local and regional economy, based on the prevailing circumstances at the time.

In formulating your comments the following information may prove relevant:-

Planning Policy Guidelines (PPG13) state that local authorities should consider not only the environmental concerns of GA activities but also the economic benefit to the local and regional economy. Specific mention is made in PPG13 of both business and recreational GA.

	The latest draft revision of PPG13, currently in the consultation process, goes further and specifically mentions business, recreational, training and emergency service GA activities. Not only should the economic benefit of these be considered, but also the contribution to the national need for pilots. Redhill is home to a number of commercial pilot training organisations.
	PPG13 also states that existing sites will often provide the best opportunities for providing acceptable facilities.
	Diversification of agricultural activities to include small scale aviation operations is a legitimate development which "...can support the continued viability of agricultural holdings." (Surrey CC Proposed Policy DN17 on Agriculture).
	Surrey CC Proposed Policy DN14 (on Leisure and Recreation Facilities) "...aims to ensure that the provision of leisure and recreation facilities reflects the demand arising in the community". Recreational and training flights are legitimate leisure activities enjoyed not only by the aviation community, but also by the wider local community which benefits from pleasure flights and flight experience lessons. This is particularly true at this time of the year, when such activities make popular Christmas gifts.