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I would like the Manston site to be an airport once again, first of all as a cargo airport. This will bring jobs to the area. The road infrastructure is already in place for ease of getting heavy...
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In 2010 my eldest daughter had the opportunity to attend a local Grammar school in Ramsgate. Having attended an Open Day and whilst looking around the science block, which was of new construction and...
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Creation of jobs, both highly skilled and unskilled in a financially depressed area where a number of skilled manufacturing jobs have been lost to date.
Preservation of a first class runway, one of...
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I believe that this will have a serious affect on the mental well being of my family. To have broken sleep for a child who has to go to school is cruel. To make an adult do this whilst trying hold...
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I object to the significant increase in pollution in both air quality and noise this development will bring.
The harm night flights will mean for children on or to near to the proposed flight...
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As someone who lives right under the extended centreline of Manston airport and had planes flying right overhead when the airport was open I want to express my SUPPORT for the proposed reopening of...
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I am in total favour of reopening Manston airport. Therefore I feel the DCO must be accepted . The Thanet and east Kent area are in desperate need of high-quality jobs and training. The airport...
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I broadly support the proposed development. It appears entirely appropriate to return the site to its historical use for aviation.
I live in Herne Bay and am well aware that arriving flights may...
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RE: Registering as an Interested Party in respect of Manston Airport DCO.
I am a resident of Ramsgate and I will object to RiverOak's proposal to re-open Manston as a commercial freight airport. I...
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I wish to strongly oppose the DCO application that RSP have submitted to yourselves and you have agreed to examine on the following grounds:
1. RSP have no proof of funds and no history successful...
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I am strongly opposed to the Manston Cargo Hub. Reasons:
The effects to physical and mental health of noise pollution and disturbed sleep will create an array of social problems in an area that is...
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We need job's on the airport site, not housing , we don't have enough hospital's dental care doctors, or schools, the airport could provide lot's of jobs in handling cargo , repairing aircraft, , plus...
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This Airport needs to be reopened,the area needs this for travel and employment,houses would strangle the local area
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Here are my reasons for supporting the application to use Manston for aviation.
1. The infrastructure is largely intact and requires little extra work
2. The South East of England requires more...
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We live under the flight path for Manston and when it was last operational we were very affected by aeroplane noise.
24/7 aeroplane noise will be be detrimental to peoples health in our area of...
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I am deeply concerned about the expansion of the airport due to the noise and pollution that it will generate.
I live close to the seaside town of Herne Bay and a cargo airport will destroy the town...
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I have grave concerns about the proposal to reopen Manston as a working cargo airport and wish to make representation in opposition to the reopening of Manston airport.
As a resident of Ramsgate,...
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I would like to voice my objection to the proposed cargo hub at Manston airport.
I live in central Ramsgate under the flight path less than 3km from the runway. I understand that planes would fly...
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Thanet has limited infrastructure to support an airport. It will seriously impact on the amenity of the residents of Ramsgate and undermine proposed development of the port. I have serious...
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I object to the proposal on the basis that it will cause significant detriment to the local population and environment, including but not limited to -
- significant noise pollution
- increased...
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My concern is both noise and air pollution a freight hub would cause to residents of Thanet. THE AIRPORT owners wish to attract operators unable to use London airports due to their restrictive...
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I wish to object in the strongest possible terms to the plans to develop the old Manston Airport site as a 24/7 cargo hub. My main objection is the proposal to allow air traffic over populated areas...
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As a frequent flyer, the loss of Manston Airport is a grievous loss, I am fervently hoping that Manston Airport will be restored to active use by this RiverOak DCO.
Fast cheap flight options :...
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As a local resident I strongly oppose the reopening of the former Manston Airport site for a variety of reasons including:
- the noise and pollution damage impact on quality of life of local...
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This airfield presently has one on the longest runways in the country and in its active days was a diversion airfield for aircraft in difficulties. Such a facility not only provided a vital safety...
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East Kent has been associated with health giving properties since the Georgians first took to the coast in the 18th Century. Bathing machines were invented in Margate for ladies to change. Piers were...
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I object to the proposal on the basis that it will cause significant detriment to the local population an environment, including but not limited to -
- significant noise pollution
- increased...
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The cargo hub at Manston will be bad for my future. I am a [Redacted] schoolboy who is worried about the effect on mine and my friends education. ~240 students.
Planes will fly directly over my...
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I want Manston Airport for AVIATION
This would benefit Thanet and environs GREATLY both with employment and travel and commuting to London.
LET THE PLANE TAKE THE STRAIN
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I really do believe we need an airport in Kent. It will provide much needed employment for the local area ( Thanet is a poor area and needs the money spent here).
The previous flights by KLM were...
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The Airport will support thousands of new jobs created not only from the airport but surrounding business that intergrate and support aviation. Certain areas in Thanet are rated 4th highest in...
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I am strongly opposed to the Manston Cargo Hub. Reasons:
The effects to physical and mental health of noise pollution and disturbed sleep will create an array of social problems in an area that is...
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I oppose the re-opening of the former Airport at Manston on the grounds of the negative effect it will have on the health of people below and near the approach flight paths. The main conurbations...
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I have been a resident of Thanet since 2001 when I was appointed Chief Exedutive of Hornby Plc, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. I held that post until my retirement in 2013.
I am...
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I am not able to support the implementation of an airport with a cargo hub that runs overnight flights I feel there is a better use to be made if the site.
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I LIVE UNDER ONE OF THE PROPOSED FLIGHT PATHS FOR THE REOPENED AIRPORT, AND OBJECT TO THE APPLICATION BECAUSE:
THE INTENTION CONCERNING NIGHT FLIGHTS IS NOT CLEAR. 8 FLIGHTS A NIGHT IS DOCUMENTED AS...
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I am a local resident ,who with my partner live directly under the flight path of the proposed planned re-opening of Manston airport .
Should the planned proposals go ahead ,our lives and hundreds if...
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I am a full time resident and owner of a Grade II listed house in Spencer Square and my objections are as follows-
1. Noise Pollution:
I bought my house due to the wonderful peace and quiet the...
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My representation will reflect the fact that I live on the Flight path in Ramsgate. I am concerned that not enough weight has been given to the impact of night flights on the health of residents. The...
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I am extremely concerned about this proposal, particularly with regard to the impact of noise and night flights. There is no cap on the number of night flights proposed, and the overall noise quota...
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Not for the first time has the uniquely beautiful and historic community of Ramsgate, faced an existential threat from without. In both World Wars, Ramsgate made sacrifices in defending the nation....
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I would like to raise an objection to RSP proposed plans for a cargo hub at Manston Airport site, on the grounds below.
1.Noise & Pollution. As a 71 year old that lives right under the flight path,...
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My concern as a resident of Ramsgate is that at no point has this application satisfactorily addressed the issues repeatedly outlined by people opposed to this application - namely that night flights...
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I am strongly opposed to the Manston Cargo Hub. Reasons:
The effects to physical and mental health of noise pollution and disturbed sleep will create an array of social problems in an area that is...
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1- Disruption to local roads - freight traffic etc.
2 - Lack of supporting infrastructure generally.
3 - Detrimental to both local community, way of life and tourism due to noise pollution and...
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My objections to the reopening of Manton Airport as a freight hub are as follows.
A large amount of Heavy goods vehicles moving cargo would cause an overload on Kents already stretched road network...
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Regional airports vital to the economy
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I am objecting to this application as I think it would significantly hurt the economy of the town, its history and the natural environment around the town. Aircraft fuel pollution could have an effect...
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I am opposed to the re-opening of the site as a freight airport. I think the scheme will have a detrimental effect on the social and economic aspects of the area, particularly Ramsgate town.
I do not...
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A pitiful restriction of 500 words seems completely insufficient to describe the devastating impact RSP’s application to obtain a DCO if granted would have on the towns of Ramsgate and Herne Bay...
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I am against Manston reopening as an airport. The constant cargo flights will be detrimental to the local area. My family live in the flight path which will affect our quality of life/health and...
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1. I'm in favour of the airport.
2. Good for local area will provide long term employment.
3. The cargo flights into Manston will relieve pressure on the hub airports and allow more...
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My name is Jeanette Griffiths
I was born in Ramsgate and have lived here for 57 years.
My address: [Redacted]
I live under the flight path 2km for the runway.
The main points I would like to ...
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I am concerned that if this application is successful, there will be significant impact on my health, my income and employment prospects and my quality of life.
I live in the Eastcliff area of...
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1 RSP’s submission appears riddled with contradictions, mis-representations and inaccuracies: among other things, it ignores the realities of location, road infrastructure, and demographics and...
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My main points are that Thanet will benefit greatly from Manston Airport being developed by RiverOak Strategic Partners Ltd because:-
It will give local people opportunities of local, skilled work...
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The proposed cargo hub at Manston will cause irreparable damage to myself, my business, my 2 school-age children and my family life: wealth, health and happiness. Below I outline the main...
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Manston airport has had a long and proud history serving Kent and Thanet. This area is deprived and right now it needs the jobs that the airport can provide, as well as the badly needed infrastructure...
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Environmental standards at UK airports are pushing ahead with lower noise quotas, restrictions onnight flights and airlines being fined for noisy aircraft and thats when there isn't a town with 50,000...
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Manston airport should be a functioning airport for both freight and passenger traffic.
It will provide a much needed means of travel from and to the South East of UK.
It will provide a much needed...
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I oppose establishing an commercial passenger or freight airport at Manston. Our house is in effect close to the end of the run way. We would move away if it opened, because of the noise and...
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I object to the proposal to reopen and develop Manston airport into a cargo hub airport because it will have a significant detrimental impact to the quality of life of residents affected by the flight...
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I believe it is important to the future of Thanet for Manston Airport to be reinstated as a workable airport for freight and eventually passenger. The infrastructure in Thanet would not be able to...
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London airports running at near capacity,Manston Airport could go some of the way to help ease freight movents or passenger movements or both. Airport will give people jobs either directly or...
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As residents of central Ramsgate for the last 17 years we have experienced the impact of the airport and particular night flights at first hand. Unlike many of the vocal proponents of the airport we...
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I write as an individual resident, and as a District and County Councillor for Newington and Ramsgate.
Manston has never been a successful airport. It has failed repeatedly. Several recent reports...
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I do not believe that a full environmental report has been issued or completed. There is no report on the air pollution from the flights and how it will affect the area for future generations, nor the...
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I wish to retain Manston as an airport and I support RSP's plans. I list my reasons and main points below.
Employment
Apprenticeships
Encourage tourism
Against Housing
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1. Viability. RSP have no experience running an airport. Many studies have been commissioned all of which concluded it was not economically viable. Its failure will leave a further blight on a town...
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I am firmly in support of the application to return Manston Airport into a working air/transport hub. The proposal will generate many jobs not just locally. Employment comes before housing. No point...
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We need jobs here in the Southeast of England. Thanet has lost its port and cannot afford to lose an airport.
Manston is in the perfect position to accept cargo as aircraft do not have to be...
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As a resident of Ramsgate living within the flight path for Manston, my family and I have direct experience of the detrimental impact of aircraft operating from the former airport. The aircraft noise...
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Grew up right next to Manston while it was active. Planes flying overhead and listening to rhem I absolutely loved. So angry at the thought of it being replaced for houses. No way! More people, more...
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I have three major personal concerns that impact on my ability to live and work in the area:
The lack of accommodation in the plans for the pace of change through innovation in technologies,...
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I am against the opening of a cargo hub at Manston Airport.
Ramsgate is a picturesque sea side town that needs money injected into it to boost tourism. Not to have low flying planes over it's sea...
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I wish to see Manston reopen as an airport for the followings reasons:
* rejuvenation of the local area, which is currently socially deprived
* attract other businesses to the area
* jobs created...
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I sat on the MACC [Manston Airport Consultative Committee] and KIACC [Kent International Consultative Committee] for the Manston Airport Group [MAG]. The same issues that plagued the local area at...
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As a resident,born and breed in Thanet. Mansion Airport has been and should continue to be a working Airport. For jobs and as a national part off aviation infrastructure. The proposed Cargo hub is...
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I wish to express my strong disagreement with the application by River Oak Strategic Partners to reopen Manston airport for mainly cargo flights because of the following:
• There will be...
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The airport will ruin the tourism potential of Ramsgate which has risen dramatically over the last few years. This will lead to the closure of many new businesses resulting in the loss of many jobs...
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I would like to register my strong opposition to the Manston DCO application, there are so many red flags this application raises that 500 words is insufficient, so here are but a few:-
A business...
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* Manston would bring much needed employment to Thanet
* We do not have the infrastructure to support the amount of housing proposed for this
site by SHP.
* It would release airspace at the...
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I have been a Ramsgate resident for well over 30 years. Most of them living under the flight path of planes from Manston. I write as a concerned community spirited resident, mother, teacher and Youth...
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Dear Sir,
I would like to add my support for the use of Manston Airport for aviation, for use as an international freight and passenger hub. Airport capacity in the south-east is in scare supply...
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Manston has a real opportunity to be turned into an aviation hub not only for jobs but other matters such as becoming a world class training facility with everything related to aviation together with...
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I live in Herne Bay directly under the extreme east to west proposed flight path. I object to the application because:-
The applicants intentions regarding night flights is not clear, worst case...
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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...
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I am deeply concerned about the expansion of the airport due to the noise and pollution that it will generate.
I live close to the seaside town of Herne Bay and a cargo airport will destroy the town...
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I am against the airport. Noise, pollution, job losses. Fledgling tourism industry destroyed.
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Manston is needed for GA flying as well as cargo operations.
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I am writing on my behalf,[Redacted], to state that I am opposed to re-establishing Manston Airport as an airport for freight because:
1. At a time when extra housing is desperately needed, this site...
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I believe Manston should re-open as an airport because:
1: An active airport would provide much needed local employment opportunities.
2: It would attract specialist businesses to the area, such...
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As a resident of Ramsgate on the flight path of Manston Airport I am deeply concerned about the Riveroak proposals. Ramsgate is a small residential, seaside town that will be severely impacted...
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i am a resident in Harbour Street, Broadstairs and am deeply concerned about the detrimental effects that the development of Manston may have.
Whether this is be an airport for passenger or cargo...
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I would like to raise a question with the inspector regarding the validity of information contained in the Azimuth report, volume 1-4, document TR020002/APP/7.4, which is used to underpin a variety of...
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POSITIVE REASONS FOR KEEPING MANSTON AS AN AIRPORT.
1. Existing airport facilities.
2. Infrastructure.
3. Water
4. Use as diversionary airport
5. Local employment and education.
6. ...
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I'd like to put forward my representation because there has been a parallel process of public consultation and the DCO application.
I have my concerns that the public consultation did not...
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I have lived in the area for fifty five years and operate a business locally employing seventeen people.
I have numerous concerns regarding the airport proposal by RSP, too many to go into in any...
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[Redacted] and I are very much against the proposed airport at Manston, Ramsgate, for the following reasons
We have been residents in beautiful Ramsgate for over 22 years, it is a great seaside...
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The proposed opening of Manston Airport is a disaster for Thanet.The previous owners were not permitted to undertake night flights as the terrible noise of low flying aircraft would disturb residents...
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