Bird hazards and aerodrome safeguarding

Movements of some species of birds may be influenced by the distribution of landfill sites. Where birds congregate in large numbers, they have the potential to be a major nuisance to people living nearby. They also provide a hazard to aircraft at sites close to aerodromes. As part of the aerodrome safeguarding procedure, the Department is required to submit all applications for landfill developments that fall within the hazard zones of major aerodromes to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for advice. The Ministry of Defence is consulted in regard to similar development within the hazard zones of military aerodromes. In assessing landfill proposals the Department will take account of comments from the relevant safeguarding authority and information provided by site operators where potential issues are identified.