Representation by Met Office (Met Office)
- Date submitted
- 5 October 2018
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
Met Office currently occupy part of Manston Airport for the purposes of a weather station, which is an important site within our network. It is likely that the proposals will affect the location and exposure of the weather station to the extent that it will not be possible to retain in its current location. Whilst it is preferable to avoid any changes to these sites, it may be possible to mitigate against the effects of the proposal subject to agreement with the applicant, by, for example, the relocation of the weather station to a suitable alternative location nearby. Any change such as this should also be managed appropriately by ensuring the existing and any replacement site run concurrently for a period of time. Dialogue is currently taking place between Met Office and the Applicant to try and address these concerns.