In the UK it is possible to give an airfield protected status. Once this is
done, local planners cannot give permission for any development in the
surrounding area that would have an operational or safety impact on the
airfield. This gives the airfield operator protection against the sudden
appearance of tall buildings, masts, chimneys, etc. Owners of surrounding
property cannot grow tall trees or even put fences up against the airfield
boundary if this would cause a hazard to the operation. Maybe something
similar exists in NZ?

David Starer


"Mike Borgelt" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 14:10:58 +0100, "W.J. \(Bill\) Dean \(U.K.\)."
wrote:

There is disturbing news from New Zealand about the future of Omarama,
where
the 1995 World Gliding Championships were hosted and considered to be one
of
the most spectacular of gliding sites.

There is a proposal to develop part of the land at the eastern end of the
runway. Pilots throughout the world who have enjoyed flying from
Omarama
on the South Island are being asked to make a submission opposing the
application - deadline May 10.

For the full details see this website: http://www.gliding.co.nz/ ,
click
on the link under "SOS: Omarama Calling"
http://www.gliding.co.nz/Misc/Omarama/consents.htm .

W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.).
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Maybe the pilots from around the world should buy the lots in the
development.
While I'm as keen as anyone to to keep surrounds and approach/takeoffs
clear at airfields the bloke who owns the land may be counting on the
development for his retirement income. Thwart this and you may find a
row of tall, fast growing trees on the boundary of his land.

Mike