Leeds Bradford: Infrastructure & Construction Updates

[White Heather]

Am I being unduly worried that this, however small a set of amendments it is, could delay the start of the new extension knowing LCC who could reject the changes.

It's not a Planning Application, it's notification of minor alterations, that are not classified as material , so it shouldn't cause any problems. They are required to notify the Planning Department but it shouldn't need to go anywhere near the Plans Panel and they're the people to be worried about these days .

 

[HX3]

The material change to add a second floor direct link to the extension, and remove the link walkway is much improved. I don’t see any reason for delay, all the changes are minor. The are a couple of extra windows and changes to cladding/materials but all pretty superficial.

 

[White Heather]

The material change to add a second floor direct link to the extension, and remove the link walkway is much improved. I don’t see any reason for delay, all the changes are minor. The are a couple of extra windows and changes to cladding/materials but all pretty superficial.

It's a non material change as per the notification.

 

[HX3]

Ok thanks, ‘the change’ to the second floor is much improved by the updated plan. For reference, it is ‘non-material’ with a hyphen as it is a double consonant 😜

 

[White Heather]

Ok thanks, ‘the change’ to the second floor is much improved by the updated plan. For reference, it is ‘non-material’ with a hyphen as it is a double consonant 😜

I dont doubt that, although there's no sign of a hyphen between Non and Material in the planning notification.

 

[HX3]

ha I will have to have a word with them. I personally remember this is as ‘non’ on its own is not really a word in English, it only ever acts as a prefix to a noun or an adjective to create an opposite. Anyway back to the topic, hopefully plans will pass without delay, and we can see a start to the works😀

 

[Jetchaser]

When do we think the plans and visuals will be released for the world to see? Looking forward to seeing what the new extension will look like, and hopefully a fly though video etc

 

[White Heather]

When do we think the plans and visuals will be released for the world to see? Looking forward to seeing what the new extension will look like, and hopefully a fly though video etc

No date given, but I would guess there will be some publicity and fly-through videos once the contractor is confirmed and a start on site imminent.

 

[Aviador]

No date given, but I would guess there will be some publicity and fly-through videos once the contractor is confirmed and a start on site imminent.

Genuine question, I'm not trying to be pedantic here but is there a given month when this might happen?

 

[White Heather]

Genuine question, I'm not trying to be pedantic here but is there a given month when this might happen?

No month was given for publicity or the video. I was just told that there would be one and that it was being worked on, along with displays for the terminal.

As I mentioned after the last Committee Meeting, the expectation was that the contractor would start in site sometime in September, although initially that's likely to be setting up a compound etc.

 

[a2b1066]

One thing I wish they would also focus on along with the development of the terminal, is a general tidy up of the apron airside particularly at the head of aircraft stands. I work at the airport on the ramp and there are equipment bays at the top of every stand where Jet2 and swissport park up all their equipment such as aircraft steps, GPU’s, beltloaders etc. In hindsight, you would think it was a good thing with equipment not being that far away, however, I’ve never seen an airport look as cluttered and unprofessional airside. You could be working on a Jet2 flight and have passengers walking past random swissport equipment that is parked up on that same stand not even being used just because that is where there was free space for them to park. Not to mention how overcrowded and awkward it is when working on a flight due to the already little room to manoeuvre, especially when catering, fuelers and PRM’s are all present. I know it is currently tight for space as it is but just like other airports, they should have specific parking bays for aircraft steps, beltloaders and GPU’s away from aircraft stands and the already existing equipment bays solely used for the equipment that is specifically being used for that flight on stand at that time. It also makes it awkward for road traffic such as the big fuelling trucks and caterers to turn onto stands when there are huge steps and other equipment that is not being used.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

One thing I wish they would also focus on along with the development of the terminal, is a general tidy up of the apron airside particularly at the head of aircraft stands. I work at the airport on the ramp and there are equipment bays at the top of every stand where Jet2 and swissport park up all their equipment such as aircraft steps, GPU’s, beltloaders etc. In hindsight, you would think it was a good thing with equipment not being that far away, however, I’ve never seen an airport look as cluttered and unprofessional airside. You could be working on a Jet2 flight and have passengers walking past random swissport equipment that is parked up on that same stand not even being used just because that is where there was free space for them to park. Not to mention how overcrowded and awkward it is when working on a flight due to the already little room to manoeuvre, especially when catering, fuelers and PRM’s are all present. I know it is currently tight for space as it is but just like other airports, they should have specific parking bays for aircraft steps, beltloaders and GPU’s away from aircraft stands and the already existing equipment bays solely used for the equipment that is specifically being used for that flight on stand at that time. It also makes it awkward for road traffic such as the big fuelling trucks and caterers to turn onto stands when there are huge steps and other equipment that is not being used.

Hello a2b1066 and welcome to the forum.
Thank you for your contribution. It's always good to hear from those who work at an airport as well as the enthusiasts.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

There were 3 aircraft holding in the loop at 16:45 today- seemingly waiting for stands to become available. Its not the first time recently this has happened. Surely this demonstrates the need for more stands.

 

[oldendays]

The airport needed more stands a decade ago...

 

[LBAYORKIE]

If my FR24 is to be relied upon the Ryanair was held in the loop from 15:32 to 14:45 which is significant when you consider the short amount of time they expect for turnarounds.

 

[Scottie Dog]

If my FR24 is to be relied upon the Ryanair was held in the loop from 15:32 to 14:45 which is significant when you consider the short amount of time they expect for turnarounds.

Only joking, but either that's a 24.13hr hold or you've transposed the times? 🤔

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Only joking, but either that's a 24.13hr hold or you've transposed the times? 🤔

Sorry, should read 16:32 to 16:45. I was mixing up BST and GMT.

 

[Easy289]

LBA are in danger of being "caught with their pants down" by the sounds of things. These issues really shouldn't be arising. Unacceptable.

 

[oldendays]

In the winter, when Jet2 are less busy it's not uncommon for up to three aircraft to be parked on taxiways. This has been the case for several years and it's a poor image in anybody's book.

 

[Aviador]

In the winter, when Jet2 are less busy it's not uncommon for up to three aircraft to be parked on taxiways. This has been the case for several years and it's a poor image in anybody's book.

Not to mention the lack of light on remote stands. There's a reason why the ramp has stadium style lighting.