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Representation by Ralph Headley

Date submitted
4 September 2018
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses
  • I used the airport while it did Europe and Domestic flights, I lost money when it closed on pre-booked flights, and since Train link of HS2, I have not really missed it at all for London travel.
  • The site has a proven track record as a failure when used as an airport, I believe the amount of investment required to make a successful airport is high (short runway length limiting options).
  • Ramsgate has a little used ferry port which could support freight, investment should be put into that to support Dover and lessen an 'operation stack' effect of ships and lorry traffic.
  • The Discovery park has thrived since Pfizer moved away, proving an airport does not really drive business in the area.
  • Encouraging people to move to Ramsgate, would drive more money into the local regeneration of the area, especially with the nature park so close. Fears over noise / pollution from the airport may have the opposite effect.