Leeds Bradford - General Thread

[White Heather]

Own funds I think.

Just heard that Leeds City Council's new leader, James Lewis, takes over on 24th February. After decision day for the terminal. Let's hope he is behind LBA and has a word in the ear of the Labour members of the Plans Panel. Nothing he can do about the anti airport Lib Dem or Green members, so approval will depend on Labour ignoring their idiot MPs and Tories supporting it too.

 

[Heathrowflyer]

I've not read anything about him....whats his stance on climate change?

 

[Heathrowflyer]

Just googled ....He is/was in charge of air quality in Leeds so should support greener planes/terminal...but who knows...he wrote in August 2020 "Tackling the climate emergency and protecting the health of everyone in Leeds remain priorities for this council. Regardless of any future decision on the charging zone we will continue to deliver schemes that enable sustainable travel and the shift to zero emission vehicles."

 

[Len Fish]

Surely one of priorities must also be to protect jobs and the future prosperity of Leeds and with it West Yorkshire or is he another one content to let other areas race ahead whilst we just stagnate?

 

[Wardair166]

Are we any nearer to knowing when a decision date will be known?

 

[White Heather]

Surely one of priorities must also be to protect jobs and the future prosperity of Leeds and with it West Yorkshire or is he another one content to let other areas race ahead whilst we just stagnate?

It is. He just said on Radio Leeds that getting the city moving again and protecting jobs plus generating investment and growth are a priority. He has previously said that striking a balance between growth, the economy and the environmental challenges is vital. Which, the LBA terminal does. He has lived in Leeds since childhood and is a big Leeds United supporter.

 

[LBA4EVER]

like wardair has previously mentioned, do we have a decision date for the new terminal?

 

[lbaspotter]

like wardair has previously mentioned, do we have a decision date for the new terminal?

Nope not yet confirmed, apart from decision is expected sometime this month.

 

[Heathrowflyer]

I'm finding this whole process immensely stressful. Its gone on way too long.

 

[Finger66]

I think the added problem is we haven’t enough else to distract us at the moment. Too much time to over think everything

 

[White Heather]

I'm finding this whole process immensely stressful. Its gone on way too long.

Imagine the feeling if it's rejected! If it is, I feel like selling up and moving away from the city I have spent my whole life in.

 

[Wardair166]

Have received the attached from LCC confirming consideration date of the 11Feb

 

[lbaspotter]

Have received the attached from LCC confirming consideration date of the 11Feb

I've not received anything yet, Do you have a copy of the email?

 

[Wardair166]

Dear Sir/Madam
Application 20/02559/FU/NW
For Leeds And Bradford Airport Whitehouse Lane Yeadon
Proposal Adjustments to the existing "airside" apron including demolition of existing
passenger pier and ancillary accommodation, earthworks and site remodelling at
the existing eastern parcel of the Airport apron to accommodate a new terminal
building and forecourt area;
A new terminal building and passenger piers;
Construction of supporting infrastructure, goods yard and mechanical electrical
plant;
Relocation and extension of existing fuel storage tanks;
Hard and soft landscaping including biodiversity works;
Associated infrastructure/utilities, including drainage;
Reconfiguration of existing car parking, and new car parking provision in the
vicinity of the Viking Car Park. The provision for a new meet and greet building
and separate parking inspection building.
Additional car parking above the existing provision on site will only be provided if
future assessments show there is a need. Additional car parking over the existing
level would be phased and its delivery would be controlled through a planning
review mechanism;
New and modified vehicular (and pedestrian/cycle) access from Whitehouse
Lane, including improved access for bus and coach to the new terminal building;
New bus terminal and taxi drop off facilities to the front of the new passenger
terminal; and
Modifications to flight time controls to reflect current noise guidance, and to
extend the daytime flight period
This application will be considered at the Plans Panel (meeting of Councillors) on 11 February
2021. Due to the current Government restrictions concerning the Covid-19 crisis and social
distancing measures the meeting will be held remotely and starts at 1.30pm.
Public access to the agenda and the meeting will be available 5 working days before the
Panel date via our website at
www.leeds.gov.uk/planning/planning-permission/plans-panel-meetings.
To observe the meeting, please click on the ‘View the Webcast’ link which will feature on the
particular panel meeting’s webpage ahead of the meeting. The webcast will become available

 

[Wardair166]

I'm assuming this refers to a decision rather than just continued consideration??

 

[lbaspotter]

I'm assuming this refers to a decision rather than just continued consideration??

Yeap looking at that email it's regards the applications decision that's being considered.
February 11th is about the right date that we had heard, up until now we've not said anything publicly due to date being not confirmed.

I've attached PDF document I've also just received from Leeds City Council.

 

[Wardair166]

LCC had better not let us down. I really do hope we do not have to go down the appeal route.

 

[LBA4EVER]

wow so this is it by the looks of it, 11th feb, will love to observe the meeting

 

[lbaspotter]

Looks like we can have somebody representing the support group to do a 2 min presentation during the meeting.

I bet GALBA will have somebody doing a pitch against the airport, so is it worth us maybe representing the views of whom support the application?

 

[Wardair166]

I agree. I think it could be potentially valuable. Anyone volunteering?