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Drone Rules for Bough Beech Reservoir
Edenbridge, England (england)
• United Kingdom
Bough Beech Reservoir, Edenbridge, UK
Lat: 51.2121 • Lng: 0.137992
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May 28, 2026 2:29 AM
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• Added Bough Beech Reservoir ground restriction based on water utility asset protection and Kent Wildlife Trust conservation regulations.
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Your proposed rule edit for Bough Beech Reservoir is well-supported by Kent Wildlife Trust's official drone use policy, which prohibits unauthorized drone operations on their reserves. The detailed information you've provided enhances the clarity and comprehensiveness of the rule. The proposed outline accurately represents the restricted area, and the inclusion of the new source strengthens the rule's validity. This edit is approved.
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- https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/policy/drone-use-policy — Kent Wildlife Trust official nature reserve drone management and statutory site rules.
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| Flight status | Unknown | Permission |
| Summary | — | NO DRONE FLIGHTS. Landowner and conservation rules strictly prohibit the take-off, landing, and operation of recreational drones on the property. |
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## Landowner Policy & Site Rules * Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Bough Beech Reservoir site without explicit prior authorization. * The reservoir and its immediate land banks are private property owned by SES Water and managed in partnership with the Kent Wildlife Trust. Both entities maintain a strict asset and environmental protection policy. * Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without formal written consent from the estate management team constitutes trespassing on private utility and conservation land. ## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure * Bough Beech Reservoir is a critical operational utility asset providing public drinking water supplies across parts of Kent and Surrey. * The northern half of the reservoir and its surrounding margins are designated as a highly sensitive Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). * The area functions as a vital sanctuary for wintering wildfowl and breeding birds. Strict ground-use regulations are actively enforced to prevent acoustic and visual disturbance to protected avian species. ## Operational Security Protocols * Active land monitoring and perimeter patrols are carried out routinely across the visitor paths, bird hides, and utility boundaries by Kent Wildlife Trust wardens and water company staff. * Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the estate property. * Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying over public rights of way or protected nature reserve boundaries will be reported to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and local wildlife law enforcement officers. ## Permissions & Exceptions * Ground permissions are entirely denied for all recreational, hobbyist, and casual drone flyers. * Exceptions are strictly reserved for necessary utility asset inspections, authorized ecological survey work, or pre-approved professional media productions. * Professional pilots requiring access must contact the managing Trust or SES Water directly well in advance to obtain a formal permit, submit a detailed flight plan, and provide a valid CAA operational authorization alongside comprehensive commercial public liability insurance.
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+ ## Landowner Policy & Site Rules + * Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Bough Beech Reservoir site without explicit prior authorization. + * The reservoir and its immediate land banks are private property owned by SES Water and managed in partnership with the Kent Wildlife Trust. Both entities maintain a strict asset and environmental protection policy. + * Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without formal written consent from the estate management team constitutes trespassing on private utility and conservation land. + + ## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure + * Bough Beech Reservoir is a critical operational utility asset providing public drinking water supplies across parts of Kent and Surrey. + * The northern half of the reservoir and its surrounding margins are designated as a highly sensitive Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). + * The area functions as a vital sanctuary for wintering wildfowl and breeding birds. Strict ground-use regulations are actively enforced to prevent acoustic and visual disturbance to protected avian species. + + ## Operational Security Protocols + * Active land monitoring and perimeter patrols are carried out routinely across the visitor paths, bird hides, and utility boundaries by Kent Wildlife Trust wardens and water company staff. + * Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the estate property. + * Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying over public rights of way or protected nature reserve boundaries will be reported to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and local wildlife law enforcement officers. + + ## Permissions & Exceptions + * Ground permissions are entirely denied for all recreational, hobbyist, and casual drone flyers. + * Exceptions are strictly reserved for necessary utility asset inspections, authorized ecological survey work, or pre-approved professional media productions. + * Professional pilots requiring access must contact the managing Trust or SES Water directly well in advance to obtain a formal permit, submit a detailed flight plan, and provide a valid CAA operational authorization alongside comprehensive commercial public liability insurance.