Representation by Prof David Lane FCILT
- Date submitted
- 7 October 2018
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
It is clear we need both jobs and housing. Both proposals for Manston therefore have merit.
The upside of the airport proposal is skilled jobs and the ability to attract further businesses to Thanet. The downside is the negative effect on people living in Ramsgate through the number of Flight’s including night time the impact on the Development of the port as a leisure and transport facility. It will undermine Ramsgate as a residential area. In particular the stress on the road network will be overwhelming. The increase in heavy goods traffic is not sustainable.
The upside of the Stone Park proposal is the increased housing and leisure options which will add to rather than detract from Ramsgates development. It will bring jobs although not highly skilled ones. The success of the scheme depends on the other businesses it attracts and this is unknown.
Overall the downsides of the airport in terms on negative impacts on Traffic and amenities out weighs the benefits. I therefore oppose the airport development.