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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transport Update

16 January 2020 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Nusrat Ghani Con Sussex Weald

Transport

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Key points

  • Transport Update statement issued on 2020-01-16
  • Deadline for reopening and developing Manston Airport extended from 18 January 2020 to 18 May 2020
  • Extension allows for further information collection from interested parties

Issue summary

This statement addresses the extension of the decision-making period for the reopening and development of Manston Airport in Kent.

Action requested

I am pleased to announce that the Secretary of State has extended the deadline from 18 January 2020 to 18 May 2020 to allow for further information on various issues to be provided by interested parties before making a final decision.

Key facts

  • The application was made under the Planning Act 2008 on 17 July 2018.
  • The Secretary of State received the Examining Authority’s report on Manston Airport Development Consent Order application on 18 October 2019.
  • The current deadline for a decision is 18 January 2020, which is now extended to 18 May 2020.
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