Ridge Hill Airfield asks Dorset Council agree legitimate use of site

The grass strip at Court Farm, Buckland Newton, described as Ridge Hill Airfield, claims that because it has been in use for ten years, or more, it has become exempt from the need to apply for a new planning consent.

A barn on the site is currently being used for the storage of an aircraft with statement from the farm, including logs recording airfield use.

(Image: Buckland Newton Airfield) The airstrip (Image: Buckland Newton Airfield)

A Dorchester resident, who keeps a light aircraft there, tells Dorset Council in a statement sworn at solicitors, how the use of the field goes back at least ten years.

Public comments on the application remain open until October 15.

The application - P/CLE/2024/05116 : Ridge Hill Airfield Court Farm Buckland Newton Dorchester DT2 7BT.

The area of the airstrip (Image: Buckland Newton Airstrip) (Image: Buckland Newton Airstrip)

Use as a light aircraft landing strip for fixed wing and helicopters for any qualified pilots including use of barn as an aircraft hangar and storage of associated goods and equipment, with more than one aircraft on site.

(Image: Buckland Newton Airfield)