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Newsletter 22
Autumn 2008
Updated on 11N2008
Published by the Hawker Association
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Contents
Editorial
BAE Systems Facts
Conrad Southey 'Peter' John
Dunsfold Development
Eggheads News
Forgotten Aircrew
Hawk News
Hawkers Build At Kingston
Hunter 'Flying Club'
Hunter News
Hurricane News
Joint Force Harrier
Lighter-Than-Air VTOL
Members
More about the P.1129
P.1127 to Harrier
Programme
RAF Club Camm Memorial
Red Arrows Petition
Sea fury News
Sopwith's First Designer
Wings & Wheels
     A proposal to build a self-contained village with 2,600 houses, including 910 'affordable' homes, on Dunsfold Aerodrome, or Dunsfold Park as it is now known, has been rejected by the Waverley Planning Committee. Some 3,000 objections had been received and serious concern had been expressed by the Surrey County Council, Guildford Borough Council and West Sussex County Council.
     The proposed development was applauded for its imaginative and environmentally-friendly concept, powered by its own bio-mass generator, which included large open parklands, a lake and amenities such as shops and community buildings. 
Dunsfold Development Plan Rejected...For Now
     However, there were major concerns about extra traffic on the A281 to Guildford, and other local roads leading to railway stations at Witley and Milford. The fundamental objection to the scheme was that it was in the wrong place.
      The only support had come from the Parliamentary Agent for the South West Surrey Labour Party. It is expected that the decision will go to appeal in which case there will be a public enquiry with a final decision by the Secretary of State.