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Representation by Gary Booth

Date submitted
27 September 2018
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

Dear Sirs,

I wish to express my opposition to RSPs application for a DCO, Manston site, Thanet

My objections to the RSPs DCO are;

  1. Our house would be under the proposed flight path and my family would be adversely affected by this in quality of health and life in general.
  2. The RSP case is unsound with No identified UK backing. Despite demanding a British firm gives up its land they hold there money in Belize with no guaranteed backing or details of funding.
  3. The current owners are awaiting planning permission for a rejuvenation plan which will support the thriving seaside resort and plans for a Marina expansion. This will guarantee prosperity for the community.
  4. Tony Freudmann, has already been involved in 3 previous failed airlines at the Manston site. Yet is still is involved in this application. How can it be of national interest to give him and RSP another shot despite independent reports indicating it’s a no goer? Please add this to your investigation.
  5. RSP stare at their consultation that there were going to be no night flights. However RSP documentation clearly show staffing levels 24/7 and freight movement over 24hrs
  6. If successful this would add congestion to the A299, M2 and A2 and increased risks of traffic incidents that may cause wide spread chaos leading to central and West Kent as Freight is distributed to London. If it goes further afield this impact on the M25.
  7. RSPP will not reject older planes that are noisier and that even Heathrow will not entertain.
  8. There is capacity at other UK airports
  9. No actual money ready to fund the DCO
  10. No agreed compensation for houses devalued or blighted by the noise and pollution.
  11. Not in [Redacted] grandsons backyard, but no MP Concern for Thanet. He just sees money rather than listening to constituents.[Redacted] remains quiet and will not respond questions as he has a dormant company named Mama airlines waiting to earn from it if a DCO is granted.

I hope to be kept busy with work as a self employed, house owner when the current owner application to our local council to build houses, industrial units, associated utilities as well as enjoy the leisure areas they have outlined.