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I have taught in a beautiful, light, top floor classroom in [Redacted]since 2002, situated in Chatham Street, central Ramsgate.
In November 2004, I flew from Barcelona to Manston and was amazed to...
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The Public had understood that a full and thorough Consultation process was the condition of a Planning Application being accepted for consideration by PINS. As the 3,200-page document upon which we...
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Sirs
You will read elsewhere a number of very valid and well researched objections to RSP's application to open what is in fact a new air freight cargo hub on the site of the old and now defunct...
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I am a resident of Nethercourt Estate in Ramsgate and I am against RSP’s DCO application to build a cargo freight hub at Manston due to the health and environmental impacts it would have on the area...
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I have lived in Ramsgate, 2km from the Manston runway for 10yrs and under the flight path so have experienced the effects of cargo planes 150metres above the house. Kerosene can be smelt and seen in...
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I am a musician living in Ramsgate for 10years and under the flight path merely 2km from the airport - Manston unique in it's proximity to a town and without planning permission. I have experienced...
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1. Thanet District Council is reducing services as budgets are cut or reduced. Services to residents are noticeably poorer - street cleaning, graffiti removal, floral decoration, grants to community...
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A proven fact is that all previous companies have failed in running Manston as a viable airport.
The Manston site is well known in the industry as all the major airlines have used Manston in the past...
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Regarding the most appropriate use of the Manston Airport site it is important to examine the “Best Use” of the site. Whilst it would be possible to develop the site for housing and other industrial...
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Registering as an interested Party in respect of the re-opening of Manston Airport DCO:
As a resident who will be directly affected by the potential re-opening of the airport, I am writing to...
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1> I support the Manston Airport revival, and I reject the decimating house building alternatives.
2> The Airfield site and its historical significance will be lost for future generations, in...
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I would like to bring to your attention as to why I disagree with the proposed opening of Manston Airport. I am 72 years of age and not in good health, my husband is [Redacted] and we have small dogs....
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I utterly disagree that Manston airport should be reopened for night flights. The noise from the large cargo planes will be unbearable. The price of properties will plummet.
As a T.A in a local...
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I am very concerned about the quality of life for my family and residents of Cliffsend and Ramsgate.
Noise pollution will affect us day and night with so many proposed flights
Health risks from air...
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Natural England has been working with RiverOak Strategic Partners Limited to provide advice on the Manston Airport NSIP since April 2016.
At this stage there are several nature conservation issues...
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I am concerned about the suitability and viability of RSP's planning application for the former airport at Manston to become an active freight hub airport. The financial case for it seem to be flawed...
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I am strongly against any night flights from Manston Airport in Kent. This would bring disruption to my well-being, by being woken up by the noise of cargo planes coming to and from Manston Airport....
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OAPS against a 24/7 freight hub.
I am writing to you today as I represent many of the pensioners on the Nethercourt estate, where we live which is directly under...
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We live directly under the (old) approach flight path, which produced too much noise even given the relatively few flights that used to operate. With the volume of flights now proposed the noise...
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1. Employment
2. Locality
3. Future need
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Thanet needs Manston airport and the jobs it will create. Manston has one of the longest runways in the country. Some years ago a 747 bound for Heathrow was unable to land there and diverted to...
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I oppose granting a DCO for a Freight Hub at Manston because of the unconvincing assessment of the applicant of the economic benefits from the proposed freight hub compared to the proven benefits of...
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I am most concerned about the nuisance from noise from aircraft flying overhead. I live in St. Nicholas-at-Wade, which is directly under the flight path of aircraft, particularly those coming in to...
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The wartime history alone should ensure the airports existence also this area needs jobs.
The need for housing is a nationwide problem and more houses on industrial land only makes the unemployment...
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Manston Airport
Planning Inspectorate Reference: TR020002
Your representation:
I am opposed to the reopening of Manston Airport because of:
a) Air Freight uses very noisy, very large old...
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Decline in self sufficiuency in food and air cargo capacity in the UK limited there is aneed for new capacity.
Very limited number of potential sies available for the future.
Requirement for qualty...
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I wish to strongly oppose the DCO application that RSP have submitted to yourselves, and you have agreed to examine.
My concerns
1. RSP have still NOT proved any PROOF of funds, or details of...
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Application by Riveroak Strategic Partners for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Manston Airport.
I am totally opposed against the RSP proposal for a freight hub at Manston.
Very...
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I am for the cargo hub it will be a good thing and will keep the airfield in use.
I have live in cliffsend for over 40 years and we had lots of plains coming and going over the years, my late...
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Manstom should be be reopened as an airport as the intended use of the airfield in lines with the local plan is for aviation use.
There is s shortage of airports in terms of demand for air travel...
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This airport started as an RAF fighter station to meet the nation's war needs during WW2 and the land was compulsorily acquired by War legislation at that time. It continued to be used as a military...
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I am a resident of the Thanet-Canterbury area in East Kent. I am a flight instructor and author of technical textbooks for aviation training. I am an emeritus professor of the University of...
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Manston airport is a major asset to the south east and Kent in particular.
I learnt to fly there and so did my son.
We have also been on many commercial flights from here
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I disagree that with the Application’s statements that consultation with residents of Herne Bay was adequate:
1) All households under the flight path did not receive delivered postcards. Only 0.225%...
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I oppose granting a DCO for a Freight Hub at Manston for the following reasons:
1. Claims that any operation of this type located in the extreme south east of the country could be of national...
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We live directly under the (old) approach flight path, which produced too much noise even given the relatively few flights that used to operate. With the volume of flights now proposed the noise...
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I am a resident of Belting living very close to the sea, I am concerned at the proposal put forward by RSP. The points I would like the examining authority to examine are, The claims RSP have made and...
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I do NOT want Manston to re open as an airport for the following reasons : 1: noise pollution 2: air pollution 3: it will not provide that many jobs 4: it WILL affect tourism and WILL especially put...
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We write to OPPOSE River Oak’s proposal for Manston Airport. Just some of our reasons for this opposition are highlighted below.
Ramsgate, and the Thanet area in general, has undergone something...
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Thanet needs a uality job development oppourtunities and needs to accept trade offs to get these.
Areas with airports see inward investment which economically a d socially lifts the whole area.
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As a resident of Herne Bay for some 28 years I am firmly of the belief that the re-openning of Manston Airport is essential to the future deveopment and economic prosperity to the region which is...
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I am concerned about the environmental impact, present and future of the development of Manston either as a commercial or cargo airport. I have lived here for 39 years and remember the noise impact on...
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I live directly beneath the flight path of the proposed nights flights. I have attended a number of meetings including a purported consultation by RiverOak which have filled me with dismay about the...
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I oppose the granting of permission of a DOC for a freight hub/passenger airport on the former Manston airport site.
As a resident of Ramsgate, I ask you to thoroughly consider the location and...
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Manston Airport must be returned to being an airport and must not disappear under housing. The revived Manston Airport will:
Provide relief for the overcrowded London airspace even if it only takes...
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No night flights
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I do not want a 24/7 major cargo hub airport on our doorstep, flying over our the house. This would mean significant noise day and night, it would be a risk to our health, it would bring harm to our...
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Plames=jobs. Cargo planes free up aircraft from other aiorts. The money is available to get airport up and running. If passenger fights available all well and good. Mansion needs planes.
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1 The case for Manston reopening as an NSIP is dangerously flawed. The site on the old Isle of Thanet is flanked on three sides by sea, an hour from the M25 and 60 miles from the Dartford Crossing on...
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I feel that if consent is not given for the airport development an extremely valuable asset will be lost for ever. As well as the benefit to the local, regional and national economy of an air freight...
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As Cabinet member for Planning and Community Services at the time of the second statutory consultation on the proposed project, I am appalled that the response from Thanet District Council has been...
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After 70+ years of poor airport planning in the UK since WW2, Manston Airport is the last vital asset of its kind in the South-East which should be preserved. Lack of UK foresight is further...
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I do not want a 24/7 major cargo hub airport on our doorstep, flying over our the house. This would mean significant noise day and night, it would be a risk to our health, it would bring harm to our...
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It is with profound sadness that I am witnessing a situation, in Thanet, of greed, ignorance and lack of respect for the environment and the people living in it. This is what Manston Airport will...
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I support the reopening of manston as an airport as it will provide jobs and a boost to the local economy in an area of high unemployment. Building houses on manston will not benefit the area and...
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I have been a resident of Ramsgate for 15 years, living under the flightpath - including when the airport was functioning. When cargo planes came in the flightpath took them over the pleasure beach...
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1 Airport facility needed for easy movement of freight for trade post Brexit to overseas markets. Already Channel ports are unable to cater for the present demand.
2 Airport services will...
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I believe the airport will bring much needed jobs to the area. I have 3 children who will need jobs in the future and the airport can bring alot of prospects to the area
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I strongly object to the RSP’s application for a DCO as it is not in the interest of our Community or Nation.
Although it serves as a nice historical footnote to World War two, times have changed...
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As a resident living close to the airport, the noise reduction in the area since its closure is both a blessing and relief. I do not want the airport reopened, and feel that redevelopment is the best...
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I fully support the reopening of Manston Airport.
It is an important part of the Heritage of the area. The airport has one of the longest runways in the country, it doesn't make sense to not...
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I am writing a letter regarding the consultation process for Manston Airport.
I moved to Ramsgate recently into an apartment close to Ellington Park. I have moved from London because I love the...
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more noise day &night more risk to our health harm to childrens education pollution @ environmental damage loss of valuable tourism income devaluation of my home
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I would like to register as an ‘interested person’, and object to the RSP DCO application on the grounds that the health risks far outweigh any perceived benefit from opening a cargo hub at...
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I do not want a 24/7 major cargo hub airport on our doorstep, flying over our the house. This would mean significant noise day and night, it would be a risk to our health, it would bring harm to our...
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I am responding as Chairman of Minster Parish Council on behalf of the parish council:
The majority of Manston Airport lies within the Parish of Minster, therefore Minster Parish Council maintains a...
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I disagree with a cargo airport. because off noise all day and night and the risk to our health a huge drop in our quality of life pollution and environmental damage and the road cannot take it
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Hi there
I have been involved in the campaign to save Manston Airport since it began in Spring 2014. We were conned by the tycoon who bought it, who originally promised to run the airport for 2...
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I do not feel that the issue of noise and night flights has been properly considered in relation to its impact on the reviving tourist and community culture of Ramsgate.
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I wish to register my opposition against the opening of Manston airport as a cargo hub, this is due to the negative impact this will have on my health and family that also live on the Nethercourt...
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I would like it to be noted that I strongly oppose Manston as a cargo hub. The leaflet that came through my door said in large letters "MANSTON AIRPORT FOR AVIATION AND QUALITY JOBS." It should have...
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APPLICATION TO BECOME AN “INTERESTED PARTY”
1. I have known what it is to live under a flight path after which I vowed to myself I would never subject myself to that again. That was without night...
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I think manston should remain a airport it has a lot of history and will make a difference
to the local area. We do not need houses as there is no jobs for people now
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I have lived in central Ramsgate for the past forty years and as I understand it my family and I would be in the direct flight path of the proposed Riveroak Strategic Partners (RSP) cargo hub at...
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I believe that the reopening of Manston as a operational airport is in the best interests for the surrounding area, it will create badly need jobs, it will stimulate the economy of the area, it will...
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I object the RSP’s DCO.
The air and noise pollution will negatively affect the health of my family who live under and near the flight path.With a number of family members having already suffered...
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My bungalow is directly under the flight path of planes descending to enter Manston Airport. The noise, especially at night would be unbearable. It would cause air pollution - particularly those...
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Dear Sir/Madam,
With regard to MANSTON: I wonder if
1. I could ask you to consider the following in your deliberations?
1 Manston is Here (EXTANT) ready to go with all you need for an Airport,...
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This application is flawed on numerous points. It is unrealistic in terms of actually funding and carrying out its plans; this is an airport that has failed numerous times to become a success despite...
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I am a concerned resident of Minster. The volume of traffic we experience throughout the day is colossal. To add lorries transporting cargo to this would cause gridlock. The impact an accident or hold...
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I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed development of Manston submitted by RSP. There are many issues I have with its proposal including the difficulty in understanding their vast...
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Why has RSP applied for a noise quota of 3028 QC per annum when Luton airport has 2645? Luton has 7450 night flights per annum. How many would Ramsgate endure? A great many more than the 8 per...
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I am against the re-opening of the airport on both environmental and economic grounds:
1) Environmental. The airport would blight a large area including the entire town of Ramsgate with noise. ...
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I am concerned that a cargo airport so close to Ramsgate and Pegwell Nature Reserve will cause environmental damage and pollution, significant noise both day and night and the loss of tourism jobs and...
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I object to the application on the following grounds:-
1. Consent would involve massive road use by aviation fuel tankers as there is no pipeline to Manston. This issue is omitted from the RSP...
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Manston can provide an operational base for both civilian and military aircraft. It has a long runway which is a national asset.
With uncertainty over Brexit where the outcome is far from clear,...
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I do not want a 24/7 major cargo hub airport on our doorstep, flying over our the house. This would mean significant noise day and night, it would be a risk to our health, it would bring harm to our...
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Thanet is an area badly in need of employment opportunities. This proposal would provide them at all levels. The last thing Thanet needs is a sink estate with all the related social problems. It is an...
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I fully agree with the comments already expressed by my parents, Mr & Mrs Quinton.
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I would like to register my strong objection to the application for a cargo hub at the site formerly known as Manston Airport. I am a local resident and the application is for large cargo aircraft to...
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Supporters of Manston Airport is a constituted organisation founded to support and pursue the re-establishment of Manston Airport as a viable regional airport.
Our aims; to encourage the development...
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I object to the proposed development on the following grounds:
1. Noise pollution. I understand that I will not be underneath the main flight route, but am aware that these may be varied in...
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My main concern,like many others,is that Thanet as a whole will become a dumping ground for London boroughs to send their unemployed people to an already underfunded area of England,where theres...
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I live in a Grade II listed building around 500 meters south of the runway. In RSP’s documentation the comments on our house are that “Modern background noise is likely to be limited and asset may be...
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It is very important to keep Manston as an airport
It will bring jobs back into the area
It will be ideal for cargo airfreight post brexit
The runway is important for emergency landings
3rd...
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. Maintaining national heritage
. bringing permanent jobs
. East-Kent hub for flights + freight
. any other building development (housing ect.) would have a very negative impact on local...
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I am against the proposed development of the Manston site as an airport for the following reasons:
1) There are strong environmental arguments against this proposal. I live near Pegwell Bay and...
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I totally agree with re-opening Manston for aviation and would welcome the benefits of commercial airlines using the facility with the added benefits of job creation, business opportunities etc.
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I am a long time resident (40 years) of Herne Bay and have in the past experienced problems with air traffic to/from Manston. I believe RSP seriously underplays the environmental and human impact of...
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I object to the application by RSP for a DCO on the disused Manston site
The freight traffic would add to the weekly incidents on the A299, M2 and A2. As well as cause more congestion
Noise...
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