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Drone Rules for Arlington Reservoir

Polegate, England (England) • United Kingdom
Arlington Reservoir, Polegate BN26, UK
Lat: 50.8468 • Lng: 0.176425

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May 30, 2026 12:39 AM Approved • Added Arlington Reservoir ground restriction based on South East Water utility asset protection and Local Nature Reserve management policies.
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Your proposed rule edit for Arlington Reservoir has been approved. The detailed information aligns with South East Water's policies and enhances the clarity of the rule. The proposed outline accurately represents the restricted area, and the inclusion of the new source strengthens the rule's validity.
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  • Strategic water infrastructure and nature reserve boundary (1nm radius circle); landowner ground policy in effect.
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Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — NO DRONE FLIGHTS. Managed by South East Water; drone take-off and landing are strictly prohibited across the reservoir estate to protect water quality and wildlife.
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## Landowner Policy & Site Rules
* Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Arlington Reservoir estate without explicit prior authorization.
* The site is a key water supply asset and nature reserve. South East Water enforces a blanket ban on unauthorized recreational drone flights to protect infrastructure and sensitive habitats.
* Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without formal written consent constitutes trespassing on private utility and conservation land.

## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure
* Arlington Reservoir is a vital water resource and an important Local Nature Reserve (LNR).
* Ground rules are maintained to prevent public safety hazards, avoid disturbance to the local bird populations (including overwintering wildfowl), and ensure operational security.

## Operational Security Protocols
* Regular site patrols are carried out by South East Water staff and conservation wardens.
* Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the premises.
* Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying near operational assets will be reported to local authorities.

## Permissions & Exceptions
* Ground permissions are unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers.
* Professional operators must contact South East Water well in advance to obtain formal permission, submit a detailed risk assessment, and provide valid CAA operational authorization and 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 Arlington Reservoir estate without explicit prior authorization.
+ * The site is a key water supply asset and nature reserve. South East Water enforces a blanket ban on unauthorized recreational drone flights to protect infrastructure and sensitive habitats.
+ * Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without formal written consent constitutes trespassing on private utility and conservation land.
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+ ## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure
+ * Arlington Reservoir is a vital water resource and an important Local Nature Reserve (LNR).
+ * Ground rules are maintained to prevent public safety hazards, avoid disturbance to the local bird populations (including overwintering wildfowl), and ensure operational security.
+ 
+ ## Operational Security Protocols
+ * Regular site patrols are carried out by South East Water staff and conservation wardens.
+ * Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the premises.
+ * Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying near operational assets will be reported to local authorities.
+ 
+ ## Permissions & Exceptions
+ * Ground permissions are unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers.
+ * Professional operators must contact South East Water well in advance to obtain formal permission, submit a detailed risk assessment, and provide valid CAA operational authorization and commercial public liability insurance.