On 14th April 2011 BAE Systems announced its intention to close Filton Airfield in December 2012. The future of this site is a matter which the Core Strategy will need to take into account.
20th January Update - Filton Airfield
In response to a request from the Inspector, the Council has prepared a report (please see link in Read More box) which sets out the implications and changes to the Core Strategy and supporting documents arising from the proposed redevelopment of Filton Airfield.
7th December update - Council's review of the BAE Systems report
The Council's review of the BAE Systems Aviation Options Report for Filton Airfield is now available on the Council's website www.southglos.gov.uk/localdemocracy (copy and paste address into your web browser). It is Appendix 6 to the report on the December 2011 Core Strategy incorporating Post-Submission Changes for the following meetings:
- Joint East and West Development Control Committees and Planning, Transportation and Strategic Environment Select Committee on 12 December 2011;
- Cabinet on 13 December 2011; and
- Full Council on 14 December 2011.
23rd November update - Filton Airfield Consultants Brief and Comments from Public Engagement Autumn 2011
Aviation Consultants Brief available to view in the 'Read more' box on the right of this page.
A Schedule of the comments received by the Council during public engagement on the future of Filton Airfield, which ran 21 September - 24 October 2011, is available to view in the 'Read more' box on the right of this page.
3rd October update - BAE Systems report and FAQs
BAE Systems has prepared a report which summarises the options for the Airfield which have been investigated over recent years. This report has been prepared following the Council's request that BAE Systems further explains and justify its decision. The Council will review this report along with other evidence and consultation responses in making changes to the Core Strategy.
Various issues and comments have been raised by local people following the closure announcement. These can be grouped into a number of themes. A schedule of Frequently Asked Questions has been produced to respond to the key themes.
Both documents are available to view in the 'Read more' box on the right of this page.
30th September update - exhibition display material available
The display material that will be available to view at the public exhibitions listed below is also now available to view in the 'Read more' box on the right of this page- click on 'Filton Airfield exhibition display'.
21st September update - public consultation
The Council is holding a series of public exhibitions about Filton Airfield during October. We are listening to what local people have to say both about the proposed closure and potential options for redevelopment.
Staffed exhibitions will be held at the following locations and times:
- Monday 3rd October – Cribbs Causeway Business Centre, Hollywood Lane, BS10 7TW – 3pm until 7.30pm
- Tuesday 11th October – Patchway Locality Hub, Rodway Road, Patchway, BS34 5PE – 3pm until 7.30pm
- Monday 17th October – BAWA, Southmead Road, Filton, BS34 7RG – 3pm until 7.30pm.
Information will also be made available at:
• Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - Tuesday 4th October until Tuesday 11th October
• Filton and Patchway libraries – Tuesday 18th October until Monday 24th October
• Southmead and Henbury libraries – Monday 26th September until Monday 24th October
The exhibitions will summarise the feedback from the Position Statement consultation and provide a further opportunity to give us your views on the future of Filton Airfield, as well as wider community issues in the locality. This will include further information about why BAE Systems have made the decision to close the Airfield.
We are particularly interested to hear what you think about the following questions and it would be helpful if responses were structured in this way:
1) Do you accept that the closure of Filton Airfield is the only realistic option? Yes / No
2) If No to 1) above, what would you suggest as a way to keep the Airfield viable? Do you have any information to support this?
3) If Yes to 1) above, how do you think the Airfield should be reused/redeveloped? What would you wish to see included in the redevelopment?
Please respond by email to planningLDF@southglos.gov.uk or post your comments to South Gloucestershire Council, Spatial Planning Team, PO Box 2081, South Gloucestershire, BS35 9BP. Any comments received will be collated by the Council and will be used to inform future policy and visions for the area. This will be subject to further public consultation later this year. The Council will not be formally responding to individual comments. The deadline for comments is Monday 24th October 2011.
June 2011 - Position Statement consultation
The Council issued a Position Statement in June 2011 setting out possible options for how the planned closure of the Airfield could be dealt with in the Core Strategy. Consultation on this Statement ended on 29th July. The Position Statement, the comments received, and a short summary report on the responses can all be viewed in the ‘Read more’ box on the right of this page
For further information or assistance, or if you would like to be removed from our mailing list, please contact the Spatial Planning Team on 01454 863469 or by email to planningLDF@southglos.gov.uk