On this page and linked pages can be found information relating to Gatwick Aviation Museums planning application to Mole Valley Council for permission to build a replacement building(s) to hold this world renowned collection of classic British aircraft. Aircraft from a time when the British aviation industry produced some of the greatest designs and innovations in their field.

The formal application was made on the 16th of February 2011.

6th July - Council refuses to grant planning permission!

Statement from Gatwick Aviation Museum about the planning refusal

We are extremely disappointed by the MVDC's decision to refuse our planning application. This application presents a unique opportunity to deliver a heritage-focused leisure destination that would create jobs and protect a key part of Britain's aviation history. We really do believe we have designed a contemporary facility that delivers across a wide range of parameters including utilization of existing allotted building space, low environmental impact along with the inclusion of a much needed education facility and the creation of jobs. We will go back to the drawing board and see what we might be able to do a little differently to meet some councillor concerns about the development but we also believe that this is the right project for the right location.

We also want the public to have a look see in more detail at what we are proposing and so we will be hosting several presentations prior to our next submission. As soon as we know the dates we will announce them.

More information may be obtained from the Mole Valley Council web site by clicking on the link below and entering the ref MO/2011/0190

Information regarding the voting in the planning application is now available and the table below shows those who voted in favour of the proposed plan, those against and those who did not attend the site meeting.

Voting and attendance record
Voted for Permission     Attended site visit
Emile Aboud
Derrick Burt
Carolyn Corden
 Rosemary Dickson
Tessa Hurworth
  
David Mir
 Chris Reynolds
     
     
Voted against permission        
Margaret Cooksey
Stephen Cooksey
 Phil Harris
Bob Hedgeland
 Corinna Osborne-Patterson
Valerie Homewood
 Chris Hunt
 Bridget Lewis-Carr
 Simon Ling
 Tim Loretto
Caroline Salmon
 Chris Townsend
      

 

If you have any comment please write a letter to the following address.

or email:- planning@molevalley.gov.uk. using MO/2011/0190 as a reference