The Government Office for the South East has moved the date for its decision on whether the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government should review the expansion of Lydd airport, in Kent, to after the General Election. The decision was due on 22nd April but has now been moved to 11th June following the announcement that an election is to be held on May 6th.
Shepway Council councillors voted 27 to 12 in favour of Lydd airport's plans after a seven-hour meeting on 3rd March but was subsequently told not to grant planning permission until the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has decided whether or not to "call in" the applications.
Lydd airport’s managing director, Jonathan Gordon, said "It’s regrettable that our multi-million-pound investment plans, which will help boost the economic fortunes of Romney Marsh and create 500 jobs, are on hold again.
Natural England, the government’s independent advisor on the natural environment, asked the Secretary of State to review the decision for the expansion in South Kent after raising concerns that the plans not properly consider the environmental impact and local areas."
Lydd Airport's plans include the construction of a runway extension and a new terminal capable of handling up to 500,000 passengers a year.
Previously on RMTimes:
> Lydd airport expansion frozen again, 20th March '10.
> More recent Romney Marsh news.
Links:
> Natural England
> Lydd Airport
> Government Office for the South East
> Shepway District Council
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