Birmingham Airport runway extension plans approved
01.04.09
Plans to extend the runway at Birmingham Airport got the go-ahead last night from Solihull Council. The airport was asked to resubmit part of its proposals on how it plans to counteract noise pollution and to protect the environment when the plans were discussed late last year. Councillors on the planning committee approved the 400-metre extension in December - subject to the amended guarantees that were made at last night’s meeting.
Measures agreed include limits on night flights, noise control, public transport plans and a 20-year annual £10,000 tree planting scheme. The runway extension will enable bigger jets to fly non-stop to long-haul destinations, such as China, India and the west coast of America. The airport says that the longer runway will boost the economy, create new jobs and allow the region to compete on the global stage.
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