AERODROME SAFEGUARDING

Do you know that Manor Royal is within the aerodrome safeguarding zone for London Gatwick Airport?

This means that certain developments will be referred to London Gatwick Airport to check to see if there will be any impacts on air safety. Developers are encouraged to contact the safeguarding team for advice before they submit a planning application. There are many factors that need to be taken into account when assessing new developments, such as:

Wildlife Management: Bird strike is the most common wildlife safety risk to aircraft. In Manor Royal gulls are a particular problem, with large numbers nesting, roosting and loafing on roofs. Some buildings have bird hazard management plans in force as a part of their planning permission and should be complied. If you are not sure if your property has a Bird Hazard Management Plan in force, please email: gal.safeguarding@gatwickairport.com

Download Bird Hazard advice leaflet HERE

Other considerations include the height of any development and construction equipment within a certain distance of the airport (Obstacle Limitation Surfaces), impact of development on airport communication and navigation equipment, ensuring lighting is carefully designed to avoid glint and glare to pilots or Air Traffic Control, use of renewables, how the height & movement of cranes and construction equipment affects radar and Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs).

USEFUL LINKS

Find out about London Gatwick Airport aerodrome safeguarding HERE 

Find national aerodrome safeguarding advice HERE

Apply for a crane permit HERE

Find out about flying a drone near the airport HERE

QUERIES

If you have any queries concerning aerodrome safeguarding at London Gatwick Airport or are planning a development and would like advice, contact gal.safeguarding@gatwickairport.com