Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Other / Unknown
ATC Issue All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Environment - Non Weather Related
A B737 followed an A319 on departure and visual separation was applied by the Tower. Once on my frequency; the B737 pilot asked to deviate off course for wake turbulence. This happens often; and while pilot concurrence is needed; sometimes during major departure pushes this creates increased workload; but more importantly is a safety situation for the aircraft.
TRACON Controller voiced concern that; at times; aircraft departing with required wake separation request to deviate for wake avoidance; indicating that during heavy departure pushes this can be a separation problem.