The GAAC has responded to the delay notification, drawing attention to the fact that Planning Policy Guidance on transport (PPG13) has also recently been revised. Some pertinent extracts from this guidance reads:-

"In formulating their plan policies and proposals, and in determining planning applications, local authorities should take account of the economic, environmental, and social impacts of GA on local and regional economies."

"...identify and where appropriate protect sites and surface access routes, both existing and potential (including disused sites), which could help to enhance aviation infrastructure serving the regional and local area..."

In contrast, Surrey's proposed policy DN9 on GA focuses solely on environmental issues to determine that "Development likely to cause an intensification of flying and other related activities at Redhill Aerodrome will not be permitted." and that "The development of new airfields or the reopening of disused airfields will not be permitted."

If you would like to write in support of the GAAC's response the address to write to is:-
Mr R Hargreaves
Head of Planning
Surrey County Council
County Hall
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2DY

All you need do is draw attention to the fact that as well as the recent publication of RPG9, PPG13 has also been recently revised and that the council's proposed policy DN9 does not meet the advice given in PPG13 annex B.