Byelaws, PSPOs and Policies Relating to Recreational Drone Use
Case reference FOI2026/00226
Received 24 February 2026
Published 9 March 2026
Request
We are writing to make an information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We seek information regarding your authority’s regulations on the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction.
1. Do you have any byelaws that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide:
a) The dates of each byelaw.
b) A digital copy of the byelaws or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.
2. Do you have any Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide:
a) The dates of each PSPO.
b) The locations and areas these PSPOs cover.
c) A digital copy of the PSPOs or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.
3. Do you have any policies that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide:
a) The dates of each policy.
b) A digital copy of the policies or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.
Response
1. Do you have any byelaws that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? No.
If yes, please provide:
a) The dates of each byelaw.
b) A digital copy of the byelaws or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.
2. Do you have any Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? No. If yes, please provide:
a) The dates of each PSPO.
b) The locations and areas these PSPOs cover.
c) A digital copy of the PSPOs or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.
3. Do you have any policies that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? No. If yes, please provide:
a) The dates of each policy.
b) A digital copy of the policies or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.
Documents
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