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.