London Ashford Airport (Lydd)

Shepway District Council’s resolution to approve expansion plans for London Ashford Airport (Lydd) has been called in by the government.

This means a public inquiry will now decide whether or not the airport can extend its runway and build a new terminal building. A timetable for the public inquiry has been agreed and it will commence on 15 February 2011, expecting to last for 16 sitting days. A venue is still to be confirmed. Full details of the public inquiry timetable letter can be viewed by clicking here

Comments previously received in response to various public consultations have been forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration. The original notification letter from the government can be viewed here and the letter to key consultees can be viewed by clicking here If you would like to make any further representations or have any queries about the public inquiry please contact Leanne Palmer at the Planning Inspectorate (0117 372 8577) or Terry Ellames at the Council's Planning Department (01303 853428).

You can also view the council reports and minutes associated with the Council decision. You can view full details of the planning applications by clicking here and here