The CAA has transferred safeguarding responsibilities
to each aerodrome. New
legislation for England
and Wales and for Scotland
came into effect on 10 Feb 03 resulting in all licensed
aerodromes now having to safeguard themselves. Furthermore, it is the advice of HM Government
within that legislation that all aerodromes,
licensed and unlicensed, should be safeguarded.
For those that are uncertain of the meaning
of safeguarding or how it could affect them, we offer the
following short definition. It is the control of land use in order to protect the airspace
over and around an aerodrome against developments that could
adversely affect safe operations. A fuller explanation can
be found in the appropriate legislation while our article published in the
AOA
Magazine looks at a wider picture.
Naturally, those running aerodromes are conscious
of the requirements to protect the safety of their operations
and that they have to take steps to do so. However, planners, architects,
and developers may not be aware of possible limitations when
considering sites near to aerodromes.
ASD offers a range of services that can
help those on both sides of the airport boundary fence.
Aerodromes will find services designed to help
them outlined in the airports
and SG Charts pages, with specific links for small airfields. Those planning
developments or structures near airports (possibly out to
30km) will find details of how
ASD can save them time and effort
covered on the planners page.
The seminars page gives some detail
on teaching and briefing seminars for airport operations staff
(as background and hands-on), Local Planning
Authorities (including the use of safeguarding charts), and
for those who are developing land near to airports. Finally, the projects page
gives a flavour of the wide range covered by
ASD
