What are the Onward 2030 Work Packages? Onward 2030 has been founded to ensure that up to 20GW of new onshore wind, as set out in the Onshore Wind Sector [...]

Planning applications for wind developments consider many aspects to ensure that any proposed wind development does not cause a significant and detrimental impact to the surrounding environment. One of the [...]

A basic aviation feasibility check is mainly designed to answer a simple question, “Are there any showstoppers from an aviation perspective?”. This should identify potential aviation risks that could affect [...]

When a wind development is proposed, be it a single turbine or a larger project, potential impacts upon military aviation activity must be investigated. For the focus of this article, [...]

The UK Government has committed to deploying 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030. It is an ambitious target and one that could directly affect another national priority: the integrity [...]

Automatic Detection Lighting Systems (or ADLS as it is more commonly known) is a system that allows the aviation obstruction lighting fitted to wind turbines, or any other obstruction, to [...]

Plans for JP Morgan’s new headquarters, which proposes to become the new tallest tower in Canary Wharf, have now been agreed with London City Airport. Plan for Tallest Tower JP [...]

Aviation can be a key planning risk for new wind developments. Consultation with the relevant stakeholders helps identify issues early, allowing for more informed site selection and identification of constraints.  [...]

Cranes used for construction will likely reach elevations above the final height of a building development, thereby posing a greater risk than the building itself. In principle, safeguarding concerns for [...]

The expansion of cities worldwide has meant that many of these settlements are encroaching on the land around their respective airports. This urban sprawl must be carefully considered by those [...]