Above: An ‘illustrative masterplan’ showing the proposed creation of an industrial park alongside a significantly smaller airfield Proposals to develop Warwickshire’s Wellesbourne airfield (including the creation of an industrial estate and a ‘new realigned runway’) have been revealed by developers Gladman and Stoford, who have also launched a dedicated website. The radical changes proposed would see the current airfield reduced in size and the re-allocation of infrastructure aircraft parking and maintenance facilities a ‘new realigned runway built to modern standards’ – essentially moved to one side – would allow for the construction of a new industrial park on the so-called ‘underused part of the existing site’ strategic land promoter Gladman and commercial property developer Stoford announced that the development of their proposals ‘will ensure the long-term future of the airfield’ adding that ‘the significant investment into the airfield will attract new business appealing to a future new commercial operator’ high-quality employment park of approximately 210,000 sq m of industrial and logistics space’ is described as having the potential to ‘generate significant job opportunities’ and will be accessed independently from Stratford Road Illustrated plans indicate 13 industrial units of varying sizes will be constructed although the length of the realigned runway has yet to be released Wellesbourne Mountfield was originally opened in 1941 before being closed in 1964 Avro Vulcan XM655 and the Wellesbourne Wartime Museum Online responses to the proposed plans can be submitted here until Friday 22 September © 2025 Key Publishing Ltd . keypublishing.com The idea started as a post on Facebook from Barn Farm Camping said the scheme took off and they have had a good response to the sessions so it's really good for them," she added Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 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Home   News   Article DEVELOPERS behind plans to radically enhance Wellesbourne Airfield are holding public consultation events on their proposals this week Last week the strategic land promoter Gladman and leading commercial property developer Stoford announced that they’ve organised a public consultation process that will include exhibition events in Wellesbourne next week The exhibitions will take place at Wellesbourne Methodist Church in Bridge Street between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday 6th September and from 2.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday In a statement the companies said: “Working in partnership Gladman and Stoford are developing proposals which will ensure the long-term future of the airfield through the delivery of a new runway and advanced aviation facilities alongside a new high-quality employment park that will generate significant job opportunities “The plans will see the airfield revitalised with a new runway The proposals also include new flexible industrial floor space to meet a variety of smaller needs.” The statement added: “The significant investment into the airfield will attract new business training and recreational flyers to the site appealing to a future new commercial operator “The airfield enhancements would be funded via the redevelopment of the underused part of the existing site into a new high-quality employment park of approximately 210,000 sq m of industrial and logistics space.” People will be able to learn more and provide feedback via a dedicated consultation website www.wellesbourneairfieldconsultation.co.uk which will be live from Wednesday senior planning and development director at Gladman said: “We’re delighted to be unveiling our plans for the airfield site and look forward to engaging with stakeholders and the local community as we progress with the proposals “Our proposals will ensure the airfield can be substantially improved and thrive long into the future.” Stoford director Andy Hartwright said: “There is a clear opportunity for the site to become a strategic employment hub in the district that supports the council’s economic growth and diversification strategy “Stratford-on-Avon and the wider south Warwickshire region has a thriving economy which attracts regional and the site is strategically located to take advantage of the region’s well-developed infrastructure and proximity to the motorway network.” Wellesbourne and its airfield have taken on a new significance since the University of Warwick established its innovation campus in the village making it a focal point of collaboration between academic and industrial excellence The airfield has been the subject of enormous controversy over the years and at one time it was proposed to sell it off for housing development with Stratford District Council stepping in and acquiring compulsory purchase powers to make sure the airfield was retained for aviation purposes We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports The aircraft was one of seven taking part in a club ‘fly-out’ from Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome to Le Touquet in France A line of highly convective cloud was forecast on the intended route and as G-EGVA approached the middle of the English Channel one of its two occupants reported to London Information that they were in cloud Neither of the pilots were qualified to fly in cloud and shortly after this transmission An extensive search of the area was coordinated by the UK and French Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centres but neither the aircraft nor the two occupants could be found Read the report. Media enquiries call: 01932 440015   or   07814 812293 Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details THE weekly market at Wellesbourne Airfield could close after more than 40 years as proposals move forward to create a new employment park on the site owner of the company that runs Wellesbourne Market told the Herald that if such a move went ahead it would provoke “outrage” But he stressed that he was currently in negotiations with the airfield owners to relocate the market – one of the largest outdoor enterprises of its kind in the country – to another part of the site who has recently signed a short-term three-year lease to operate at the airfield said: “The livelihoods of 200 individual traders are at stake At least 60 per cent of them – possibly more than 70 per cent – come from the local region “There are not many large markets left any more and Wellesbourne is one of the very few such markets left in the country.” He added: “I’ve spoken to the owners of the site and we’re trying to negotiate I can’t do anything until we know what the plans are.” Work has been taking place behind the scenes for years to secure flying at the airfield land promoters Gladman and commercial property developer said they would be working together to create a new business on part of the airfield Gladman has now submitted a detailed scoping report to the council which reveals more information about the proposals and how they fit into the 140-acre site The runway would be moved while land next to the Dene Park Industrial Estate would be used for about a dozen employment buildings of various sizes is used by the market at weekends and on bank holidays The idea of a future without the market is included in the scoping report which states: “The proposed development will generate employment both during and post-construction and will also safeguard the majority of the existing employment at the airfield except for that associated with the weekly market.” The suggestion that there will be no place for the market under plans for the site’s redevelopment has come as yet another occurrence at a location riddled with controversy in recent years Originally the owners had wanted to sell the land for housing development which would have meant the end of the site’s colourful role in aviation history with Stratford District Council even going to the lengths of obtaining compulsory purchase powers to buy the airfield itself if that was deemed necessary in order to preserve its function as a working aerodrome that future looks to have been secured and could be enhanced with the proposals for the site The scheme will also link with Warwick University’s multi-million pound nearby development to create a world-class ‘innovation campus’ would be an international centre of excellence in horticultural The two projects are seen as having the potential to be a huge driving force for the local economy told the Herald: “These two major initiatives need to be considered together Both have taken a long time and a lot of effort to get to the stage where they are both on the launch platform to becoming a reality.” He added: “Put together these two sites will be a major engine of economic growth in the district for more than the next decade They will be a major foundation of our future economic prosperity People will benefit from high quality job creation.” It suggests the changes could add around a 10 per cent increase in recreational flights (about 1,900) and double business flights – adding 1,000 a year As for the future of Wellesbourne Wartime Museum the report states that it will be retained “within the site if possible” The scoping report has been submitted to the council ahead of a planning application to highlight “significant effects” and potential key issues concerning the environment said: “We look forward to sharing our proposals for the site over the coming months and hope to be in position to submit a planning application by the summer.” up to 16,400m² of hardstanding aircraft parking up to 210,000 m² of employment floorspace which would include buildings for storage and distribution research and development/light industrial and a STEM campus.