The term Aerodrome Safeguarding is the term used to ensure that any development on the airfield, close to, or within Blackpool Airport airspace does not impact on the operational safety of, or inhibit the airports capability to accept air traffic safely.
It is the responsibility of local Councils to consult with the Airport regarding any planning applications in the area.
All safeguarding enquiries should be sent to safeguarding@blackpoolairport.com.
All prices effective as of 1st May 2024.
Pre-application charges
Blackpool Airport welcomes discussions prior to planning applications on developments or issues that might have an impact on aerodrome safety and operations.
Examples might include lighting, creation of potential bird hazards, cranes / tall equipment and other construction issues within the safeguarded areas for the aerodrome.
In order that the airport authority can provide a service to a consistent and high standard, a charge is levied. This charge will also apply to small individual domestic wind turbines with a hub height of less than 15 metres or domestic roof-mounted photovoltaic panels.
All advice given is provided in good faith, based on the information offered by the developers.
Advice is given without prejudice to the statutory function of Blackpool Airport in relation to the submission of a planning application.
| Developments pre-application advice service | £265.00 per hour* |
| Offshore Wind Turbine pre-application advice service | £265.00 per hour* |
| Solar Farm pre-application advice service | £265.00 per hour* |
| Offshore Wind Turbine assessments(estimate will be provided on application) | £3000-£15000 |
| Solar Farm assessments (estimate will be provided on application) | £3000-£15000 |
Crane / Tall Equipment Permits
The operation of cranes or similar tall equipment within a 6km radius of Blackpool Airport and 10 meters above ground level, or that of surrounding trees or structures must be approved in advance by the Airport. Applications for a Permit should be submitted a minimum of 14 days in advance of operations commencing, to allow assessment on the impact on aviation actives and consultation with outside agencies.
Blackpool Airport manages crane permit applications via Air Portal – https://app.airportal.aero/
Operators will need to register with Air Portal before being able to submit an application. An Air Portal guide for crane operators can be found here.
Crane Permit Charges
| £210.00 per submission |
| £315.00 for short notice permit issue (less than 48 hours – subject to availability) |
| £420.00 for repeated no notice permit issue |
| £525.00 for issue of notice of non-compliance and permit issue (within 48 hours – permit subject to availability) |
| £75.00 for permit extension |
Drone Permit Charges
No Charge
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