Minister's decision to remove passenger limit quashed by High Court judge Local residents affected by aircraft noise are celebrating a landmark legal victory in their campaign for tougher noise controls at George Best Belfast City Airport. A High Court judge has quashed a decision by the previous Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, to remove a … [Read more...]
Residents celebrate legal victory over City Airport planning agreement
October 25, 2011 By 6 Comments
Residents welcome concession of airport court case but cautious about inquiry move
September 30, 2011 By 5 Comments
Residents welcome concession of airport court case but cautious about inquiry move Numbers seriously affected by aircraft noise treble to 11,000 in just three years See the Minister’s announcement here Local residents have reacted cautiously to news that the Environment Minister is considering modifying the noise regulations governing the … [Read more...]
Airport campaigners welcome withdrawal of ‘developers charter’
September 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
Airport campaigners have warmly welcomed the withdrawal by the Environment Minister of a controversial draft planning policy which was branded a 'charter for developers', and which could have paved the way for George Best Belfast City Airport to be permitted its long-sought runway extension. The residents' umbrella group, Belfast City Airport … [Read more...]
Environment Minister Alex Attwood not to adopt PPS 24 following consultation
September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that he will not introduce proposed new planning policy after listening to the public, business groups and the commercial sector. Draft Planning Policy Statement 24 (PPS 24) had proposed that full account should be taken of the economic implications of a planning application. Read the full DOE … [Read more...]
Residents surprised at further runway inquiry delay
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Local residents have expressed their surprise at a last-minute move by George Best Belfast City Airport which will further delay the long-awaited public inquiry on the airport's controversial proposed runway extension. The body holding the inquiry, the Planning Appeals Commission, recently wrote to residents who objected to the plan inviting … [Read more...]
Controversial planning document could pave way for runway extension
May 3, 2011 By 8 Comments
Belfast City Airport Watch brands new planning policy a 'charter for developers' Local residents have expressed their alarm at a draft planning policy document which could pave the way for George Best Belfast City Airport to be permitted its long-sought runway extension. The residents’ umbrella group, Belfast City Airport Watch (BCAW), says … [Read more...]
Runway extension public inquiry – urgent action needed
April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The public inquiry on George Best Belfast City Airport’s proposed runway extension is to get underway later this year. If you submitted a formal objection to the airport’s planning application for the runway extension, you should have received a letter from the Planning Appeals Commission asking you whether and how you wish to be represented at … [Read more...]
Department of Environment calls for new inquiry
April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Department of Environment has submitted a new request for a public inquiry into plans to extend the runway at George Best Belfast City Airport. The Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) refused to proceed with an inquiry last year. It wanted the department to produce more detailed environmental information about the likely noise impacts. It … [Read more...]
Residents alarmed as City becomes international airport
April 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
Local residents have expressed their alarm at the fact that seven new international routes are to operate from George Best Belfast City Airport. Dr Liz Fawcett, the Chair of the Belfast City Airport Watch Steering Group, says residents are angry that politicians are allowing the City Airport to be turned into an international airport. "It's … [Read more...]
Join BCAW’s ‘I’m voting for a quieter life’ election campaign
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On 5th May, politicians will be standing in both Assembly and local council elections, so the election campaign and the election itself both give you a great opportunity to help influence future policy towards the airport. We’ve designed a poster which we’re asking you to print out and display prominently in your front window, so that it … [Read more...]
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