Government backs runway extension
08.05.09
The plans to extend the runway at Birmingham Airport to accommodate long-haul flights to the west cost of America and far east have been backed by the Government. The Secretary of State has decided not to call in Solihull council’s decision to grant planning permission. This means that, subject to the signing of legal agreements, the plans have received the full go ahead.
Solihull council granted planning permission for the 400-metre extension last month, after Birmingham Airport resubmitted its Section 106 agreement, which details how it plans to counteract noise pollution and to protect the environment. Councillors had already approved the extension in December, subject to the amended guarantees.
A Birmingham Airport spokesman said: ‘The decision by the Secretary of State, not to call-in the planning application is an important milestone in providing an extension to the airport’s runway. We can now look forward to progressing the project.’
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