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<p>The revised draft National Planning Policy Framework recognises the significant
contribution that aviation makes to economic growth and the importance of maintaining
a national network of general aviation facilities. It requires local authorities,
when preparing their Local Plans, to take account of the role of airfields in meeting
business, leisure, training and emergency service needs. It also highlights the importance
of making the most effective use of land, especially previously developed land, and
the general value of mixed-use scheme. The revised National Planning Policy Framework
will be published this Summer.</p><p>Planning guidance supporting the Framework makes
clear local authorities should consider the interconnectivity between airfields of
different sizes and that they should have regard to the Aviation Policy Framework.</p><p>Planning
law requires that applications for planning permission must be determined in accordance
with the development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
weight to be given to other material considerations, which may include the role of
airfields in serving business and other needs, is a matter for the decision maker
to determine in each case.</p>
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