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Hot air balloon launches

What you need to know

Shalford Park is the only site for hot air balloon launches.

You'll not be able to launch a hot air balloon without written confirmation from us. The penalty for launching without permission before is £328 per launch.

Further information and guidance

For more advice on organising a safe and successful event, read our event guidance notes (PDF, 509 KB) or visit the HSE website. (opens new window)

Fees

Based on a maximum of 25 launches per year the fees are:

a one off hire charge is £212
annual hire charge (maximum of 25 launches) is £762

How to apply

To apply to launch a hot air balloon you need to:

fill in our launch a hot air balloon in Shalford Park form
read our terms and conditions document (PDF, 93 KB)
sign the declaration
fill in our risk assessment template (Word doc, 111 KB) or provide your own risk assessment
attach a copy of your Public Liability Insurance certificate
share with us your Air Operator's Certificate number. Operators of passenger hot air balloons must be licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority. (opens new window)

You can email your application and supporting documents to events@guildford.gov.uk

What happens next?

Once we've received your balloon launch application and supporting documents, we'll:

check your application
write to you and confirm the fees and charges
let you know about any additional requirements
provide you with the 'licence confirmation'
invoice you for the hire of the park