Future Infrastructure Developments

[leedslad]

So likely 11th

Council and democracy

democracy.leeds.gov.uk

 

[lbaspotter]

So likely 11th

Council and democracy

democracy.leeds.gov.uk

We will of course let you know date, once we know ourselves.

 

[LBA4EVER]

In the plans for the new terminal there are two extra remote stands planned out where the old runway used to be and if LBA do demolish the old terminal that creates masses of extra space. The whole point of relocating the terminal is to create more space

 

[LBA4EVER]

Yaaaaaaaawwwwwwwnnnnnnnn!

get to bed then

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

In the plans for the new terminal there are two extra remote stands planned out where the old runway used to be and if LBA do demolish the old terminal that creates masses of extra space. The whole point of relocating the terminal is to create more space

Is it? From what I can see it appears the old terminal will be refurbed and act as a pier from the main "new terminal" location? As per the plans submitted to the council.

Therefore no real extra space. The only real way of creating extra space is to remove all the cargo buildings, Alpha, Security gate, fire station (Should be on multi flight side alongside the tower tbh) and Jet2's HQ - that would be the only way to really create a number of stands. But then you have the problem we still don't have a parallel taxiway so creating aircraft stands there would only create a nightmare for morning and afternoon peaks.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Is it? From what I can see it appears the old terminal will be refurbed and act as a pier from the main "new terminal" location? As per the plans submitted to the council.

Therefore no real extra space. The only real way of creating extra space is to remove all the cargo buildings, Alpha, Security gate, fire station (Should be on multi flight side alongside the tower tbh) and Jet2's HQ - that would be the only way to really create a number of stands. But then you have the problem we still don't have a parallel taxiway so creating aircraft stands there would only create a nightmare for morning and afternoon peaks.

are they updated plans, i ask this as the new pier planned extends down almost to the old terminal?

 

[White Heather]

The new terminal will result in the current terminal being used by the airport company in the short term. It cannot be demolished until a new control tower is built and ready to go. As of now they haven't yet identified publicly a definite location for that - no doubt that is the next job if and when the terminal is approved. Once the tower is relocated the plan is to demolish the terminal which will create a lot of potential space. It will certainly allow more remote stands but will also allow space to build other much needed and airport related structures over time. The submission to planning makes it clear that the existing terminal will eventually be demolished.

 

[lbaspotter]

The new terminal is not linked with the existing Terminal. Plan is to demolish it when they eventually move the Control Tower.

 

[leedslad]

11th Feb is the big day for plans panel... Had it confirmed by letter.

 

[752]

Im glad a date has finally been set, I cant help feeling a bit nervous/apprehensive about the decision, either way we all need to know the out come. hopefully the airport team are confident and fully prepared for this meeting also.

 

[leedslad]

Usually the report would appear online around a week before (so later this week). It will give us the first view of likely outcome...

They usually make a recommendation to approve, reject or delegate to planning officers. Of course the panel doesn't have to follow. Also either way it may then be appealed...

 

[JRP]

I notice you can register to speak at the meeting aswell so it could be a long meeting
Fingers cross we get some good news

 

[White Heather]

Well if the recommendation is to reject, we can forget it I think. There could be an appeal - or the new boss might decide to resurrect the previously approved terminal extension, if only to sort out the appalling arrivals experience.

If the recommendation is to approve it, then there is hope. Not a huge amount having heard some of these councillor, but at least the fight goes on and an appeal is probably more likely if its rejected having been recommended for approval.

I cling to the hope that council's are not supposed to reject applications unless there are legitimate grounds to do so and given that the council policy remains to support the development of the airport and that preventing its development whilst others continue expanding is seen as not an option, they really don't have many reasons to reject that will stand up to scrutiny. However, they could do so simply to buy more time - another year at least - but if they lose that appeal then they will quite rightly get hammered by the rate payers who end up footing the bill for the court case. I am hoping and praying that the new leader of the council is getting involved in advance of taking over later this month.

 

[superking]

A pity the planners that rejected the BRS plans did not have them thoughts as the BRS planning has gone to appeal. And yes it could cost us rate payers a much higher council tax.

 

[White Heather]

A pity the planners that rejected the BRS plans did not have them thoughts as the BRS planning has gone to appeal. And yes it could cost us rate payers a much higher council tax.

The thing is that this LBA development is way behind the scale of Bristol. It still doesn't take us up to your current passenger levels. Not even close. It's quite a conservative development and not growth at all. It's also a development that is actually in accordance with Council Airport Policy. Rejecting it therefore is crazy.

 

[AndyL]

Chief planning officer recommends approval - report now on portal

 

[Wardair166]

Good news!

 

[superking]

The full planning panel can not agree with the chief planning officer passing the development. The same thing happened in BRS and it got rejected,hence going to secretary of state for the decision if it can go ahead or no. It could go to a public inquiry for the final decision,that will cost a lot of money to which ever side lose the application.

 

[White Heather]

The full planning panel can not agree with the chief planning officer passing the development. The same thing happened in BRS and it got rejected,hence going to secretary of state for the decision if it can go ahead or no. It could go to a public inquiry for the final decision,that will cost a lot of money to which ever side lose the application.

True hence one Councillor pointing out that some pragmatism is required in reaching a decision. She said they were under huge pressure from the five Labour MPs to reject but if they do, and LBA appeal, they are likely to win that appeal leaving the council with a big bill to pay, at a time they claim to be skint.
Simple solution! Be sensible and approve it!!

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

She said they were under huge pressure from the five Labour MPs to reject but if they do,

Blags my head that Manchester is a labour ran Mayoral team and a predominately Labour government yet they just get on with it and see the benefit of a multi billion pound investment in the airport.