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Save the top gear test track (Dunsfold Aerodrome) from becoming a housing estate

Submitted on Thursday 8th November 2018

Rejected on Wednesday 14th November 2018

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Save the top gear test track (Dunsfold Aerodrome) from becoming a housing estate

Petition Details

aviation heritage that includes the development of military aircraft such as the world famous Harrier, Hawk and Hunter, the site is home to over 100 local businesses, employing >700 people. also home to the BBC Top Gear team and has acted as a backdrop to a number of Movies including Casino Royale

Additional Information

Situated equi-distant between Guildford and Godalming, the airfield began life on 11 May 1942 when the First Canadian Army – mainly the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Engineers - began construction of the emergency airfield. After just 20 weeks the site was officially handed over to the Royal Canadian Air Force on 16 October 1942.

Now it is to become 1800 homes but must be treated as a British landmark and saved forever !


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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Local planning issues are the responsibility of your local council.

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