Airport and airfield safeguarding

Aviation Impacts Assessment – Vryrnwy to Frankton OHL

by Peter Forbes on September 1, 2026 No comments

Working in conjunction with Arcadis, ASA is undertaking an Aviation Impacts Assessment for a proposed new approx 50km (31 mile) overhead power line (OHL) for Green GEN Cymru between near Cefn Coch in Powys and Lower Frankton in Shropshire. The project, which follows similar assessments carried out by ASA for new OHLs between Norwich and Tilbury in East Anglia and Grimsby to Walpole in Lincolnshire, involves consultation with stakeholders to evaluate any possible operational impacts for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, ballooning, model aircraft and drone flying in the area.

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Peter ForbesAviation Impacts Assessment – Vryrnwy to Frankton OHL

Farnborough Airport Third Party Risk Assessment and Public Safety Zones (PSZs)

by Peter Forbes on January 23, 2026 1 comment

To evaluate the current planning application for the proposed changes to the aircraft movement limits and the Public Safety Zones (PSZs) at Farnborough Airport, Rushmore Borough Council has commissioned Alan Stratford and Associates to undertake a review of any possible changes in the third party accident risk to those living near the airport. This assessment is required due to a condition in the Local Plan regarding third party risk at Farnborough Airport.

 

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Peter ForbesFarnborough Airport Third Party Risk Assessment and Public Safety Zones (PSZs)

Tower development – Canning Town, East London

by Peter Forbes on September 12, 2025 No comments

ASA is undertaking an aviation impacts assessment for a proposed tower development (Holiday Inn Express) at Canning Town in East London.  The assessment, which takes account of the safeguarding requirements of London City Airport, will accompany the planning application and is prepared on behalf of the developer, RBH.

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Peter ForbesTower development – Canning Town, East London

Proposed testbed vertiport at Bicester Aerodrome

by Peter Forbes on March 5, 2024 No comments

Alan Stratford and Associates is delighted to be working with Bicester Motion and Skyports on a planning application for a testbed vertiport at Bicester Aerodorome in Oxfordshire.  Comprehensive testing of the infrastructure, systems and operational procedures for vertiports is crucial as we move forward into this exciting new era for aviation.  Further details at https://skyports.net/skyports-and-bicester-motion-unveil-plans-for-uks-first-vertiport-testbed-for-air-taxi-industry/

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Aviation Safeguarding Assessment – Plymouth City Airport

by Peter Forbes on February 2, 2024 No comments

ASA is undertaking an aviation impacts assessment relating to a proposed new residential development near the former Plymouth City Airport (PCA). PCA is safeguarded within Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan with a view to potentially reopening as a general aviation airport.

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Peter ForbesAviation Safeguarding Assessment – Plymouth City Airport

Aviation impacts assessment – New building development near Heathrow airport

by Peter Forbes on November 9, 2022 No comments

Alan Stratford and Associates is evaluating the possible aviation-related impacts for a proposed new building development near London Heathrow Airport, including the safeguarding implications in relation to Heathrow’s obstacle clearance surfaces, the integrity of the airport radar and aircraft GNSS systems and other impacts such as pilot glint and glare.

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Peter ForbesAviation impacts assessment – New building development near Heathrow airport

Daedalus Waterfront project

by Peter Forbes on October 9, 2022 No comments

ASA is currently undertaking an assessment of the possible aviation-related impacts of the Daedalus Waterfront project, near Lee-on-Solent airport in Hampshire.  This exciting new project comprising mixed-use development and the restoration of historic buildings is expected to bring substantial benefits not only to the local community but also to the airport by attracting an increased number of visiting aircraft.

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Peter ForbesDaedalus Waterfront project

Aviation safeguarding implications of the proposed Norwich to Tilbury overhead transmission line

by Peter Forbes on August 23, 2022 No comments

Alan Stratford and Associates is working on behalf of the National Grid to assess the possible aviation impacts of a proposed new 180 km overhead transmission line from Norwich to Tilbury which passes close to a number of airfields and airstrips.

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Peter ForbesAviation safeguarding implications of the proposed Norwich to Tilbury overhead transmission line

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