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General observations
1. Considering the draft guidance overall, to what extent does it meet the following criteria?
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| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
General observations
No plan will satisfy everybody, but in this exercise, I see the CAA as going as far as they are able to match the national and local needs of the population.
Tier 1a: Stages 1 to 7
2. Considering Stage 1 (Define) of the process , to what extent does the draft guidance on that stage meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
3. Considering Stage 2 (Develop and assess) of the process, to what extent does the draft guidance on that stage meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
4. Considering Stage 3 (Consult) of the process, to what extent does the draft guidance on that stage meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
5. Considering Stage 4 (Update and submit) of the process, to what extent does the draft guidance on that stage meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
6. Considering Stage 5 (Decide) of the process, to what extent does the draft guidance on that stage meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
7. Considering Stage 6 (Implement) of the process, to what extent does the draft guidance on that stage meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
8. Considering Stage 7 (Post-implementation review) of the process, to what extent does the draft guidance on that stage meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
Tier 1a: Evidence of engagement
9. At certain stages in the process (starting with the development of design principles at Step 1b) the CAA will look for evidence of a two-way conversation to see that the sponsor has adequately engaged stakeholders. In paragraph C9 the CAA describes the evidence that we will look for as "detail of what sponsors have been told by their audiences; how they responded to this feedback; and how it has affected the proposals they are bringing forward". Has the CAA adequately detailed what we would expect to see to know that a two-way conversation has taken place?
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Tier 1a:Third-party facilitation
10. At various points in the process (starting with the development of design principles at Step 1b) the CAA suggests that voluntary use of a third-party facilitator could be useful. Should the CAA be more prescriptive as to how and when a facilitator could be used?
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Tier 1a: Categorisation of responses
12. In paragraphs 177 and C34-C36, and Table C2, we discuss the categorisation of consultation responses. The sponsor is required to sort consultation responses into two categories: i) those responses that have the potential to impact on the proposal because they include new information or ideas that the sponsor believes could lead to an adaptation in a lead design option or a new design option, and ii) those that do not. Is the CAA's explanation of the categorisation exercise and description of the categories sufficient?
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Tier 1a: Options appraisal
13. In paragraph E25 and E34 the CAA states that methodologies for the various aspects of the options appraisal should be agreed between the CAA and the sponsor at an early stage in the process, on a case-by-case basis. This provides flexibility for different local circumstances. Does this approach strike the right balance between proportionality and consistency?
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OA - explain re proportionality
Obtaining agreement mustn't be allowed to bog down the process - some parties will be seeking to use such techniques to simply delay progress
Tier 1b: Temporary airspace changes
15. Considering Tier 1b changes, to what extent does the draft guidance on temporary airspace changes meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
Tier 1c: Operational airspace trials
16. Considering Tier 1c changes, to what extent does the draft guidance on operational airspace trials meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
Tier 1: Spaceflights
17. On 21 February 2017 the Government published the Draft Spaceflight Bill. As the foreword to the draft Bill sets out, “This legislation will see the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the UK Space Agency, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Health and Safety Executive working together to regulate and oversee commercial spaceflight operations in the UK.” Do you have any views on whether this process could be used or adapted to suit future airspace change proposals to enable spaceflights, as anticipated in the Draft Spaceflight Bill?
Spaceflight
I'm surprised that the Government hasn't established greater priorities than personal space flight! On the face of it, it seems that the necessary Departments are the right ones, although by the time anything significant happens in this area, it's possible that the department titles may have changed.
Tier 2: Permanent and planned redistribution
18. The Government proposals talk about a Tier 2 change as one which is likely to alter traffic patterns below 7,000 feet over a populated area and which therefore could have a potential noise impact for those on the ground. The key requirement is that the air navigation service provider must demonstrate that it has assessed the noise impact of the proposed change and engaged with affected communities as appropriate. Which stages of the Tier 1a airspace change process do you think are necessary for a proposal categorised as a Tier 2 change? Please select all those which apply:
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19. The CAA’s process for Tier 1a changes is scaled into ‘Levels’, based on the altitude-based priorities in the Government’s Air Navigation Guidance (i.e. where noise impacts are to be prioritised or considered alongside carbon emissions, a more demanding consultation is required). Could the future Tier 2 process also be scaled?
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Tier 3: Other changes to air operations affecting noise impacts
21. To what extent does the draft best practice guidance on Tier 3 changes (other changes that may have a noise impact) meet the following criteria?
| Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Comprehensible – it is clear to me what happens 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Transparent – the activities are explained well and will take place as publicly as possible 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
| Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion Radio button: Checked 1: the guidance is good and meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion Radio button: Not checked 2: the guidance mostly meets this criterion | Proportionate – the guidance strikes the right balance between detail as to what should happen, and flexibility to allow for different local circumstances 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion Radio button: Not checked 3: the guidance does not sufficiently meet this criterion |
22. Where industry does not follow the CAA’s guidance in respect of Tier 3 changes, or where there is a clear breakdown of trust between an airport and its stakeholders, is it appropriate for the CAA to publicly draw attention to this?
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24. In relation to mitigating the impacts of Tier 3 changes, our draft guidance says that the focus should be on exploring the options for mitigating the change through two-way dialogue, because of the local and often incremental nature of Tier 3 changes. Does the guidance need to give more detail?
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