Representation by Jeff Laurents and Polly Barrett
- Date submitted
- 18 September 2018
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
We are opposed to the Re-establishment of Manston as a Cargo hub on the following grounds:- 1.There has not been a National Policy statement, saying that the UK needs a freight hub at Manston. 2. A freight hub airport would harm Thanet District Council's future supply of much needed housing sites, and for mixed use development as proposed by Stone Hill Park's plan 3. RSP's economic arguments do not stand up to scrutiny. Four independent and expert aviation opinions argue that Manston cannot be a viable concern. 4. A freight hub with substantial numbers of night flights, (24/7 operations), will be disastrous for Ramsgate, and impact most seriously and adversely on residents health and enjoyment of life, (for example air pollution, noise, lack of sleep ), at a time when Ramsgate is increasingly successful as a tourist attraction.