SOS – Save Old Sarum

Following the devastating fire and destruction of Hangar 3, we have received a large amount of interest and support for our cause. Our followers on Facebook are now approaching nearly two thousand and we thought it appropriate that we formally welcome them and renew our commitments.

As a group we are committed to retaining the historical integrity and heritage of Old Sarum Airfield. This includes:

• The promotion of continued flying activity for all qualifying aircraft
• The appropriate maintenance, restoration and protection for all listed buildings and historical status
• The promotion of sensitive environmental management and the protection of endangered species
• Adequate and appropriate public access to this historic site and conservation area

The Save Old Sarum group are astonished at the very quick decision from the planning inspector and consider it ill founded. To have a decision rushed through in this manner has led to much disquiet among local residents and planning professionals.

We await the decision from Wiltshire Council concerning an application for a judicial review. In the meantime, we are considering other apparent legal challenges while we consult our own legal experts.

Save Old Sarum Airfield

Save Old Sarum has been created to fight and stop any proposed housing development or any other development on Old Sarum Airfield which if allowed,  could and arguably would lead to the ruination and ultimate closure of the airfield; an airfield which was commissioned in 1917 and has served this country well in times of war and peace.

Old Sarum Airfield is one of only three surviving WWI grass strip airfields of its type in Britain and so is of national importance in this context. Part of its importance is the inclusion of the Grade II* listed WWI hangars along with other associated supporting military buildings.

The hangars were built in 1917 and were used to house and repair aircraft contemporary to the period. They continued in use through the Second WW supporting the interventions of the Air Observation Unit, Special Operations Executive and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Join us please in saving this historic airfield which graces the local landscape and serves the community.

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If you want to object to this development, you can add your name to the list by clicking here and completing the form.

Save Old Sarum Airfield