Plans revealed for new state of the art terminal extension Leeds Bradford Airport is delighted to announce the next phase of its redevelopment plan. The region’s biggest airport is planning a multi-million pound, three-storey extension to its terminal building, that once complete, will house a transformed international arrivals process, including immigration, baggage reclaim and customs. The extension will also accommodate new, larger departure gates, seating areas and new retail and food & beverage outlets. Once the new building is completed – scheduled for the end of 2019 - works will then commence on re-modelling the existing terminal building to provide a new security central search area, enhanced check-in facilities, and a simplification of the customer journey through the existing departure lounge, which will also include new retail and F&B offers. We expect these works to be complete for summer 2020. The final phase will include the construction of a new pier, replacing the current passenger walkway with a twostorey structure, housing arrivals and ground level, and departures being processed at additional new boarding gates on the first floor. As part of its redevelopment plans, the airport is inviting the people of Yorkshire to contribute to the future development of their airport. In addition to a three-week consultation period, airport officials will be hosting a dropin event at the Britannia Hotel in Bramhope on Thursday 27th September and the proposals will now go through Leeds City Council’s planning process. David Laws, Chief Executive at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “These really are exciting times for this airport and we are delighted to be able to now share our plans for phase two of our terminal redevelopment. “This new extension will transform the experience for both departing and arriving passengers whilst also adding a ‘sense of place and pride’ throughout the terminal, as we want to play our part in creating a great first impression for inbound visitors. “A thriving region needs a thriving airport and we hope the people of our great county will see these latest plans as a real statement of intent as we continue to strive to create an airport Yorkshire can be proud of. “Work continues to improve our route offering for both business and leisure services and we hope to have more exciting announcements in the near future as we look to open up Yorkshire to new global opportunities.” Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Chair of West Yorkshire Combined Authority, said: “The airport is already a major contributor to the city region economy and we welcome this significant new investment. “It will enhance the experience for existing and new passengers as new routes are introduced. In turn, these will open up additional markets for local businesses.” Issued: 14 PRESS RELEASE th September 2018 Sir Gary Verity DL, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “This is fantastic news for Yorkshire, bringing great benefits to both leisure and business travellers as well as the wider economy. David Laws and his team are to be applauded for the positive changes they are bringing to Leeds Bradford Airport. These latest plans are symptomatic of the scale of their vision and overall ambition to make the airport one the whole county can be proud of. Passengers will soon experience an airport truly fit for the 21st century.” Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake, said: “We very much welcome these plans for a terminal extension and improved facilities at Leeds Bradford Airport, and we look forward to seeing them come forward for full consideration by Leeds City Council’s plans panel. The airport is a key element of the Leeds and wider regional economy, and we are fully committed to supporting its growth.” Henri Murison, Director of Northern Powerhouse Partnership, said: “The Northern Powerhouse future relies on connectivity, whether it be in transport terms to key European export markets by flight to digital connectivity. This investment by Leeds Bradford Airport here in Yorkshire is a sign of their confidence and commitment to helping businesses here to grow and attracting inward investment. “At the same time, we see commitment from city leaders and the combined authority to improve the journey to the airport with a link planned on the Leeds to Harrogate rail line. This is why the airport will keep growing the number of destinations available to business and leisure travellers – transformed facilities and lounges already, more capacity and more choice on how to get here from across the region.”

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I cannot ever remember ANY planning application relating to LBA over the years being submitted and approved in such quick time. The fact that it has been is to be applauded, as it shows that firstly there is now a good understanding and working relationship between LBA and Leeds City Council (and about time!) and that the airport and architects have taken care to ensure that the plans submitted were not going to fall foul of the planning department in any shape or form. I would also suggest that it shows a far more careful and considered approach by the airport's owners compared to the previous submission made by Bridgepoint, which the Council rejected initially requesting alterations to the building design. All a waste of time of course as it was never built (despite the foundations being installed) and probably never will be (although it remains an option if ever required).
 
I don't often post but I'm excited about this development, and the potential growth it should bring to lba. I've never flown from lba always trek over to man, however next october I will be flying from lba for the first time when construction should be in full swing.
 
I cannot ever remember ANY planning application relating to LBA over the years being submitted and approved in such quick time. The fact that it has been is to be applauded, as it shows that firstly there is now a good understanding and working relationship between LBA and Leeds City Council (and about time!) and that the airport and architects have taken care to ensure that the plans submitted were not going to fall foul of the planning department in any shape or form. I would also suggest that it shows a far more careful and considered approach by the airport's owners compared to the previous submission made by Bridgepoint, which the Council rejected initially requesting alterations to the building design. All a waste of time of course as it was never built (despite the foundations being installed) and probably never will be (although it remains an option if ever required).
I wrote to the airport making observations about the new plans especially in relation to disabled travellers. Was surprised that within days received a positive response to my comments and were very pro active.
It did seem they were willing to listen.
 
I wrote to the airport making observations about the new plans especially in relation to disabled travellers. Was surprised that within days received a positive response to my comments and were very pro active.
It did seem they were willing to listen.
I did tell you Tarn Spotter that they would take on board comments. They did when I spoke to both the airport management and the architect and I told them that I was aware of someone who may be able to comment and they said they welcomed such comment from anyone who has real life experience of getting through airports but has a disability. Glad to hear you got a response. As we know, this is a new building so will have to comply with all the latest legislation with regard to people with disabilities.
 
Plans for this were revealed 14 September, it has just managed (12 weeks later) to appear on the airport website. What happened to keeping the "punters" informed?
 
I have heard there are now plans to not have any lifts in the new extension and to reduce the baggage carousels to 2. All about reducing costs apparently.
 
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Is the build time just 6 months? Start Spring and complete in Autumn will be impressive if achieved. I hope that’s not correct quick123 as it would be very short sighted and would cost more in the long run.
 
Just out of curiosity why don't you use LBA Hendi?
Don't get abroad often, but whenever I have booked it's just always been Manchester as when booking it seems cheaper for the places/times I've wanted to go. I do not like the drive over the m62 though horrible road!!
 
Offint- yep never been caught up in one though touch wood!!
On the terminal extension, this 2 floored peer that is been built in phase 3 I think I read? Is this going to be built similar to what is at Manchester terminal 1? I can't find or have missed the info on that.
 
It is supposed to be more like what they have at Glasgow. The build time is longer than 6 months - the latest press release said it will be completed in the winter of 19/20 so up and running for summer 2020.
 
I did tell you Tarn Spotter that they would take on board comments. They did when I spoke to both the airport management and the architect and I told them that I was aware of someone who may be able to comment and they said they welcomed such comment from anyone who has real life experience of getting through airports but has a disability. Glad to hear you got a response. As we know, this is a new building so will have to comply with all the latest legislation with regard to people with disabilities.
Obviously it must confirm to latest legislation, however, to get on the statute book takes years, there is need for a common sense approach to ensure changes in the pipe line are included, its not really relevant if they become law, more will they help.
My concern is that in the last changes we arrived at the airport the morning the new route to gate 9/10 came in to force. The route was impossible for a wheel chair, its beyond by comprehension that someone did not pick up the faults during the weeks it was in construction and that no back up plan if the route failed, it was staff on the ground who came up with plan B.
 
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New state of the art terminal extension set for take-off Plans for a major extension to the main airport terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) have been approved by Leeds City Council. The decision means that construction of the two/three storey extension to the main airport terminal building to provide an improved arrival experience, including significantly larger immigration and baggage reclaim areas, improved departure gate facilities, additional retail and food and beverage outlets and additional free seating will look to commence in spring 2019. Part of the airport’s ‘Route to 2030 Strategic Development Plan’ - which will see annual passenger numbers increase from four million to seven million by 2030 - it is the biggest investment to date in the site by AMP Capital since it purchased the airport in October 2017. The planning application was made on behalf of Leeds Bradford Airport by Deloitte Real Estate. David Laws, Chief Executive of Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “This is fantastic news for the region’s passengers and the wider economy. With work scheduled to be complete in winter 2019/2020 we are increasing peak-time capacity to deliver a first class passenger experience and create an airport Yorkshire can be proud of." “This will allow us to attract a greater range of airlines and support route development, which in turn will deliver additional international destinations that our business and leisure passengers’ desire.” Nolan Tucker, director at Deloitte Real Estate, planning consultant on the project, added: “This is a significant step in the successful development of Leeds Bradford Airport. It is hugely important that this gateway to our region reflects its scale and importance to the wider UK. “This is the first in a series of future infrastructure projects which will improve access to the airport, helping to increase its capacity, deliver tangible return on investment and fuel future economic growth. The role of Leeds Bradford Airport in the City Region’s development strategy cannot be overstated.” LBA contributes £336m to the local economy every year and delivers over 2,350 direct jobs, and the development comes as part of the wider strategy to improve the region’s connectivity nationally and internationally. Once the new building is complete, works will then commence on re-modelling the existing terminal building to provide a new security central search area, enhanced check-in facilities, and a simplification of the customer journey through the existing departure lounge, which will also include new retail and F&B offers. The final phase will include the construction of a new pier, replacing the current passenger walkway with a two storey structure, housing arrivals and ground level, and departures being processed at additional new boarding gates on the first floor.
 

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