Wellesbourne Airfield – feasibility study

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is looking to offer support to local businesses at Wellesbourne Airfield, following the announcement that they have received eviction notices.

The District Council has agreed to fund a feasibility appraisal of the site to try and secure the future viability of the airfield for local businesses.

Cllr Lynda Organ, Finance and Physical Resources Portfolio says: “Wellesbourne Airfield is an important asset for Wellesbourne and the surrounding areas.  The District Council values the airfield and its related business and aviation facilities.  As such we are actively seeking innovative opportunities from a business development perspective with the intention of safeguarding not only the existing activities but the future of the airfield."

At the Full Council meeting in June, the District Council as part of the Core Strategy documentation agreed to help maintain Wellesbourne Airfield in its current format and under Policy AS.9 for Wellesbourne states: 'Retain and support the enhancement of the established flying functions and aviation related facilities at Wellesbourne Airfield.'