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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transport update

20 May 2020 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Andrew Stephenson Con Pendle

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Transport update statement issued on 2020-05-20
  • Deadline for decision on Manston Airport's reopening and development extended from 18 May 2020 to 10 July 2020
  • Extension allows for further work before determining the application under the Planning Act 2008

Issue summary

This statement addresses the extension of the deadline for the Secretary of State's decision regarding the reopening and development of Manston Airport in Kent.

Action requested

The Secretary of State is extending the decision-making deadline from 18 May 2020 to 10 July 2020, allowing further work before determining the application under the Planning Act 2008.

Key facts

  • The original application date was 17 July 2018.
  • The Examining Authority’s report was received on 18 October 2019.
  • An earlier extension of 4 months was granted.
  • The current deadline was 18 May 2020.
  • The new decision-making deadline is set for 10 July 2020.
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