Isle of Man runway extension appeal dismissed
22.07.07
An appeal against proposals to extend the runway at the Isle of Man's Ronaldsway Airport has been dismissed after a review from an independent planning inspector. The extension got the go ahead after an inspector ruled that improving public safety and keeping the airport as a main gateway to the island overrode any environmental issues.
Planning Inspector, Graham Self, said that to reduce the length of the runway 'would limit the types of aircraft which could use the airport in future and would be likely to cause airlines to choose not to operate routes to the island'.
The plans include resurfacing and strengthening the runway and should also improve conditions for aircraft to land safely in a variety of weather conditions. An airport spokesman said they would carefully consider any conditions imposed on the permission, and that the works would meet new recommended international safety standards.
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