Petition · past parliament
Save Wethersfield Airfield
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government is reneging on commitments in the Environment Act to stop the decline of wildlife by proposing to develop two mega-prisons on the site of the old Wethersfield airfield, which has become an important space for nature near Braintree, Essex.
Some 74 species of birds, many Red-listed, nest nearby and the area comprises 75,000 trees and shrubs. The site also includes ancient woodland, as well as Great Crested Newts and rare orchids. Red-listed birds on the site include European Turtle Dove, Northern Lapwing and Grey Partridge.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about the prospect of new prisons being built around RAF Wethersfield, but we're not sure if you want the Government to commit to not building these prisons here, or take some other action or actions regarding this site.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you are concerned about the prospect of new prisons being built around RAF Wethersfield, but we're not sure if you want the Government to commit to not building these prisons here, or take some other action or actions regarding this site.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 7 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Dec 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.