Consultation on plans to create no-fly zone

WINDSOR: Police have launched a consultation on plans to create a nofly zone for planes over Windsor Castle.

The plans would restrict the use of air space up to 2,500ft within a 1.5 nautical mile radius around the castle, which has been the Queen's main residence since the coronavirus pandemic began.

If the Restricted Order Airspace (ROA) application is successful it means that anyone within breach of this would be prosecuted and the changes will be permanent.

A spokesman from Thames Valley Police said: "This is a further method to keep the community living near this iconic location safe.

"Officers also carry out regular patrols in the area and there are a range of visible security measures in place, along with those which are not visible, to ensure everyone remains safe."

Thames Valley Police said it is working with the Metropolitan Police and the application will be referred to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

People can submit their views to RAOWindsor@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk by today (Friday).

Heathrow airport said it is not anticipating any impact to commercial flights if the ROA was successful.

A spokesman said:

“We aware of the proposal for an area of new restricted airspace over Windsor. It is anticipated that there will be no impact to commercial flights but we will continue to work with stakeholders to understand the proposals and will respond to the consultation once this is released.”