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Representation by Michael Foley

Date submitted
7 October 2018
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

I am opposed to the Manston DCO as I do not believe that the proposed plans for a freight hub are bona fide.

There is no real evidence that a freight hub would be commercially viable due to the site location and the lack of infrastructure to support it.

The site (Manston) has continually failed as a commercial airport over decades, draining resources.

After watching developments, I have now come to the conclusion that this is an attempt to take control of the site and I suspect that this is a case of land banking.

The proposed plans have stalled what would be a sustainable development project that would satisfy the needs of the areas Local Plan and serve the local community and future generations.