Norwich Airport wants to continue engine testing
19.07.11
Norwich Airport is to carry out an assessment of the environmental impact of its plans for engine testing, the BBC reports. It is holding a public consultation to gauge the views of local residents and businesses before selecting airport locations, with an application for planning permission expected to be submitted in the Autumn, when a formal statutory consultation will be carried out.
A public exhibition is being held over two days in the nearby districts of Hellesdon and Horsham St Faith. An airport spokesman said: ‘This will provide the opportunity for the local community to view and discuss the proposals. Members of the project team will be on hand to answer questions.’
A couple who own a nearby farm won the right to a judicial review into planning permission for aircraft engine testing on the ground at Norwich Airport in February. A High Court judge granted Gill and Peter Cook the right to challenge Norwich City Council's decision to allow tests by KLM UK Engineering. The Cooks live on a Spixworth Farm, 500m (1,640ft) from the test site.
A spokesman for Norwich Airport told the BBC that it was aware of the legal challenge and, although it was a matter between the couple and the council, it would be keeping a close eye on the process.
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