Farnborough Airport – Update from Grayshott Parish Council

A planning application has now been submitted by Farnborough Airport proposing increased weekend and bank-holiday flight activity. The key change is a rise in the non-weekday flight cap from 8,900 to 13,500, along with an increased allowance for larger aircraft. The overall annual limit of 50,000 flights remains unchanged.

Grayshott Parish Council (GPC) has opposed the increase in weekend flights due to the direct impact on our community, which lies beneath the airport’s inbound flight path. More frequent aircraft movements would significantly reduce the gaps between overhead flights, particularly during summer weekends.

GPC supports the proposal to raise the limit for lighter aircraft, and we welcome the creation of a Social Value Fund and improvements to the Community Environment Fund, both of which could benefit the wider area.

Recent Timeline

Spring 2025: Waverley Borough Council notifies Rushmoor BC it may pursue legal action if the expansion is approved.
June 2025: Greg Stafford MP seeks clarification from Rushmoor BC on the consultation process.
25 July 2025: GPC writes to Greg Stafford MP setting out its concerns.
7 August 2025: GPC asks East Hampshire District Council to support Waverley’s position.
9 October 2025: GPC submits its response to Farnborough Airport’s public consultation.
14 November 2025: Farnborough Airport formally submits its planning application.
30 December 2025: Deadline for public comments to Rushmoor BC.

To date, 118 public responses have been submitted, with the majority opposing the proposed changes.

Have Your Say

Residents and interested parties can submit comments directly to Rushmoor Borough Council on the planning application:

Planning application comments:
Rushmoor Borough Council – Farnborough airport planning application