Manston Airport Reopening.pdf

The Planning Inspectorate is re-determining an application by RiverOak Strategic Partners Ltd for an Order granting Development Consent to re-open and develop Manston Airport in Kent. The applicant highlights positive reasons for re-opening the airport, including existing facilities, infrastructure, water supply, potential as a diversionary airport, local employment and education opportunities, and travel benefits. Recent events, such as the UK's exit from the EU and the COVID-19 pandemic, are also cited as reasons to support the airport's re-opening, with potential for increased trade and freight traffic in the future. The applicant also addresses concerns about carbon emissions, noise impact, and infrastructure, noting that aviation is moving towards reducing emissions and that electric aircraft will have a low noise profile. The submission concludes by reiterating the benefits of maintaining Manston as an operational airport, including its existing facilities, infrastructure, and potential for local economic development.