Bournemouth Airport set for growth as New Forest appeal fails
02.05.08
The High Court has rejected a bid by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) to limit the growth of Bournemouth Airport, where passenger numbers are expected to treble over the next ten years. The judge, Sir George Newman, rejected the NPA's plea for a judicial review into the way that Christchurch Borough Council approved the scheme. He also criticised the authority for delaying its challenge until the last moment.
The ruling centres on plans by Bournemouth Airport to undertake a £32m redevelopment scheme, including a new terminal. NPA chiefs sought a judicial review of Christchurch council's decision-making process, claiming the borough ignored the needs of the Forest when granting planning permission. However, the judge rejected claims that the council had not paid sufficient attention to the requirements of the National Park.
An airport spokesman said that projected passenger growth would result in only one additional aircraft movement an hour.
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