Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director for Environment.

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director for Environment for Residents Petition opposing the return of Police Helicopters to Lippitts Hill Airbase High Beech.

RESOLVED- That the Committee approved to protect peaceful recreational activity, tranquillity, and the nature designations of Epping Forest from harm, the Charity will encourage NPAS and the MPS to support:

i.              the use of helicopter approach and departure routes west of Lippitts Hill avoiding flights over Epping Forest

ii.            The long-term relocation of the NPAS facility at Lippitts Hill to a more forward facility closer to London

iii.           The future adoption of quieter helicopter design, using innovations such as ‘No Tail Rotor’ (NOTAR) technology.

iv.           greater investment in less environmentally impactful drone replacements.