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Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Fresh appeal for footage of large fire at airfield
Police have re-issued an appeal for footage of a large fire that destroyed a Grade II listed World War One aircraft hangar, with an investigation into the cause still under way. The fire at Old Sarum Airfield, near Salisbury, broke out at hangar three shortly after 18:00 BST on 17 April. It spread to the cafe next door and also damaged a building used by another business. Police want to speak to anyone who was in the area just before the fire started and anyone who recorded it, even if it was from nearby and not at the scene itself. More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire The airfield lies within the setting of a Scheduled Monument, which means it is recognised as a nationally important archaeological site by the government. There are Grade II listed hangars and two conservation areas within the site. The site has been the subject of controversy locally as many were opposed to plans from developers Old Sarum Airfield Ltd to build 315 homes. The fire occurred just a week after the project was given the go-ahead. Plans included restoring the World War One era hangar three that was extensively damaged. The airfield is home to several organisations, with one hangar housing the Boscombe Down Aviation collection. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Protecting airfield is about 'protecting heritage' Fire investigators to continue work at airfield Large blaze breaks out at World War One airfield
BBC News
30-04-2025
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- BBC News
Fresh appeal for footage of Old Sarum Airfield fire
Police have re-issued an appeal for footage of a large fire that destroyed a Grade II listed World War One aircraft hangar, with an investigation into the cause still under fire at Old Sarum Airfield, near Salisbury, broke out at hangar three shortly after 18:00 BST on 17 spread to the cafe next door and also damaged a building used by another want to speak to anyone who was in the area just before the fire started and anyone who recorded it, even if it was from nearby and not at the scene itself. The airfield lies within the setting of a Scheduled Monument, which means it is recognised as a nationally important archaeological site by the are Grade II listed hangars and two conservation areas within the site. The site has been the subject of controversy locally as many were opposed to plans from developers Old Sarum Airfield Ltd to build 315 homes. The fire occurred just a week after the project was given the included restoring the World War One era hangar three that was extensively airfield is home to several organisations, with one hangar housing the Boscombe Down Aviation collection.
BBC News
19-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Salisbury airfield fire devastating for community says firm
A skydive group says a fire which ripped through a Grade II*-listed World War One airfield hangar is "devastating" for the are ongoing into the huge blaze that broke out at the Old Sarum Airfield on Lancaster Road in Salisbury on Thursday blaze completely destroyed a hangar and the adjacent restaurant and cafe. GoSkydive, based at the airfield, said it had also spread to their premises and the firm had cancelled all skydiving activities while safety checks were carried said "while the damage is only partial, safety is and always will be our absolute priority". The firm said "our hearts are particularly heavy for our friends" at the cafe which "lost their entire premises"."They have been more than just neighbours – they've been an essential part of the GoSkydive experience, serving countless customers and staff over the years," a spokesperson fire comes just a week after developers - Old Sarum Airfield Ltd - were given the go-ahead for up to 315 homes to be built director Gary Squires said he was "deeply saddened" by the damage and the company was "co-operating fully with the authorities" while awaiting the outcomes of the investigations."Our immediate focus is on supporting the investigation and assessing the extent of the damage," he said. GoSkydive said it has cancelled all skydiving activities over Easter weekend to "thoroughly assess" the damage to its premises."Looking ahead, we anticipate resuming our operations in early May, subject to completing all necessary safety investigations and weather conditions permitting", it said."For those with bookings affected by this closure, our customer service team will be in touch directly to arrange alternative dates."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Hundreds of homes to be built on historic airfield
Plans to build more than 300 homes on a World War One airfield in Wiltshire have been approved followed a long-running planning dispute. Old Sarum Airfield, north of Salisbury, was built in 1917 and is one of the oldest operational airfields in the country. Wiltshire Council previously refused multiple planning applications to develop the site, most recently due to concerns about the impact on highways and nearby heritage sites, including an iron-age fort. However, Old Sarum Airfield Ltd appealed and the Planning Inspectorate has now given the go-ahead for up to 315 homes to be built there alongside commercial and visitor buildings. The airfield lies within the setting of a Scheduled Monument, which means it is recognised as a nationally important archaeological site by the government. There are three, Grade II listed hangars and two conservation areas within the site. The proposals include the restoration of Hangar 3, a World War One hangar which collapsed during a storm in 2024 . In its formal decision, the inspectorate said the heritage benefits of the application "outweigh" the potential harm it could cause. The approved development will be split into three areas, two of which will include homes to the north and south of the airstrip. Of all the homes built, 25% will be affordable. The third area will be home to visitor, heritage and parachute centres as well as a new cafe/restaurant, new hangar buildings, an aviation archive and a new control tower. The plans also include foot and cycle paths, a children's play area, open space and a wastewater treatment works. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Airfield owners' new appeal bid to build on site Plans to build on historic airfield refused WWI airfield hangar works agreed after storm damage
BBC News
10-04-2025
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- BBC News
Old Sarum Airfield: Appeal granted for hundreds of new homes
Plans to build more than 300 homes on a World War One airfield in Wiltshire have been approved followed a long-running planning Sarum Airfield, north of Salisbury, was built in 1917 and is one of the oldest operational airfields in the Council previously refused multiple planning applications to develop the site, most recently due to concerns about the impact on highways and nearby heritage sites, including an iron-age Old Sarum Airfield Ltd appealed and the Planning Inspectorate has now given the go-ahead for up to 315 homes to be built there alongside commercial and visitor buildings. The airfield lies within the setting of a Scheduled Monument, which means it is recognised as a nationally important archaeological site by the are three, Grade II listed hangars and two conservation areas within the site. The proposals include the restoration of Hangar 3, a World War One hangar which collapsed during a storm in 2024 .In its formal decision, the inspectorate said the heritage benefits of the application "outweigh" the potential harm it could cause. The approved development will be split into three areas, two of which will include homes to the north and south of the airstrip. Of all the homes built, 25% will be third area will be home to visitor, heritage and parachute centres as well as a new cafe/restaurant, new hangar buildings, an aviation archive and a new control plans also include foot and cycle paths, a children's play area, open space and a wastewater treatment works.
