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It is easy to see why people doubt the viability of Manston as a London Hub airport, with the current level of support infrastructure.
However, with the correct level of investment in Rail and Road...
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The United Kingdom faces a crisis of providing sufficient hubs in and around London and the south east to ensure that following BREXIT we are prepared to meet the demands of our importing/exporting...
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Manston was, is, and always should be an airport.
With the emphasis on the Environment, Manston is the ideal choice for moving the freight aircraft too.
Also, with its long runway, it should also...
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I had the convenience and pleasure of using Manston Airport when it was open for domestic flights several years ago and air travel from this airport was so easy and convenient for the residents of...
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- I used the airport while it did Europe and Domestic flights, I lost money when it closed on pre-booked flights, and since Train link of HS2, I have not really missed it at all for London travel.
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AS I HAVE ALWAYS LIVED NEAR THE AIRPORT ALL MY LIFE . ALSO MY FATHER WAS ON THE CONSTUCTON OF THE RUNWAY DUING THE WAR ;PLUS THE HISTORY OF MANSTON IT MUST BE KEPT AS A AIRPORT .SO LETS GET IT UP...
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I am totally opposed to the redevelopment of Manston as a cargo hub. The current owners have put forward a plan for mixed development including enough housing stock to meet government requirements now...
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I would like to say that I am not in favour of Manston reopening as an airport.
It has been proven over the last 20 years that there's no real demand for this airport as no airlines ever stayed in...
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I strongly believe that Manston airport is a national asset, it must be retained as an airport, and with the right investment will bring prosperity to Thanet and the whole country, as air freight will...
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I think we need more airports to carry more cargo after brexit ,as airports struggle at the moment and using manston as a cargo hub makes good sense . even if takes a few cargo flights away from...
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I am against the reopening of Manston Airport because of:
a) Air Freight cargo aeroplanes are large, always very noisy and old causing a lot of bad air pollution. Cargo companies use second hand...
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I support the reopening of Manston Airport for commercial freight and passenger flights
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I feel that the Manston airport site should re-open as an airport.
Thanet people already have trouble job hunting as we can only look in a few directions for work, a lot of the country has a 360...
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Just simply to say that Kent and especially Ramsgate, need Manston airport to operate as an airport for desperately needed jobs, travel/freight, overspill option for London and to maintain an...
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This airport has been a valuable assett to thanet ,a base for the air sea rescue helicopter,the coast guard air craft for checking the traffic in the english channel ,the
airport used to be available...
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Immediately after the second world war our allies, the Americans, saw fit to invest in Manston Airport to reinforce the security of the United Kingdom by immense development of the facilities. They...
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There is very strong support for the for the return of commercial aviation to Manston airport.. Excellent for commerce and for the area to create much needed jobs and security for Thanet residents....
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Need for additional runway capacity in the South East.
Growing demand for air freight capacity.
Location of Manston in relation to other airports/flight paths.
Need for employment in Thanet and...
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We have been in business at our site in Cliftonville for just over 40 years.
Have seen the up's and down's of this area, presently not the best business climate in Thanet. Having used Manston for...
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I understand that you will be looking into the possibility / viability of reopening Manston Airport. Should you decide to do so I believe that you would have the backing, the support and the...
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Our regional airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, are getting so very busy that they both need new runways.
There is already a large runway in East Kent, Manston Airport, which can take the pressure off...
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I am in support of the DCO to allow Manston to be reopened as a working airport for both cargo and passenger flights.When we moved here it was a working airport.
I feel we need to respect the history...
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Having lived in Ramsgate fro 8.5 years, I remember how low and noisy planes were coming into Manston during the day. Our house used to shake. I am particularly concerned that the new plans seem to...
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1. The U.K. is in need of more airport space, particularly for freight, especially with brexit looming.
2. Thanet is one of the most deprived areas in the U.K. very little work and what is...
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I intend to make the following points:
1. The development proposed by River Oak will be very harmful to the environment in Thanet and beyond, in terms of noise, atmospheric pollution and other...
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The airport will bring much needed jobs to the area, put back an airport that has been there since the world wars and support the museum.
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I have properties on the flight path (approach to runway 28) of the proposed development I am therefore concerned about the following.
Noise Pollution.
Air Pollution.
Night Flights.
The number...
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I feel very strongly that Manston should re-open as an airport for the following reasons:
History. The site is an important piece of UK aviation heritage and to lose it as such would be a...
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i completly support the reopening of manston airport as soon as possible this is very much needed in this area
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My wife and I have lived in this area for over 45 years and found the provision of a working airport at Manston very convenient, particularly as this obviates a long tedious and expensive journey to...
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I believe that an airport in this area is a vital link for the south east with initially freight. The other airports in the South East area are clogged with flights and relieving them of a lot of...
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I would like to express an interest in the success of the DCO application made by RiverOak Strategic Partners Ltd.
Having lived in Ramsgate for over 30 years and having been a regular user of the...
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Manston Airport has been a working airport since 1916 and should remain so. It will bring much needed employment to the area in the long term, many of which will be skilled engineers etc. There will...
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Impact of the proposal in regard to location of my property and issues of access within the area affected by the prososal.
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I would love to see the airport back in Thanet as it would be great for the community and provide long term jobs.
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Thanet needs employment and we believe that the reopening of Manston will give much needed employment to the area as a whole.
Much needed freight and in time passenger facilities to take the...
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1. The Isle of Thanet is a high unemployment area and sustainable jobs are required urgently. If an estate of houses were to be built on the land incorporating Manston Airport there would be jobs...
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Would generate employment
Open up the South East to the tourist trade
Take the pressure off Heathrow and Gatwick for freight and tourists
Keep Heathrow and Gatwick open when aircraft have...
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Manston Airport
Manston airport MUST be reopened for passenger and freight use and as soon as possible – ideally as LONDON MANSTON and turned into significant hub fast, to match, for example,...
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I feel the resource of Manston airport must not be lost to this area of Kent, which can be a great opportunity for employment for the area and with improved transport links can assist the UK in the...
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Re-opening Manston as a major cargo and passenger hub will free up space in the other London airports that are already running at capacity.
There is a growing need for airspace and airport facility...
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I have lived in Ramsgate my whole life a really feel the loss of the airport. i have lived right under the flight path for 25 years it has never been a problem for me, even late at night when the big...
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Manston airport is in an area of high unemployment.
Manston airport can seriously contribute to the national economy.
Manston airport can alleviate congestion at Heathrow and Gatwick.
Thanet is not...
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I worked within the aviation all my life .
As such could see the benefits of an airport brings to a community are Eminence so many local jobs related to the airport.
in an area like Thanet which...
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The RiverOak proposals for Manston Airport should be allowed to progress as:
1) There is a need to provide increased airport capacity in the south east of the UK. Despite the proposal for an...
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The idea of opening the airport as a Cargo transport Hub would affect us as residents of Nethercourt dramatically, the noise and pollution caused by aircraft flying over the estate would be...
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Manyweathers Properties Ltd are building a flagship industrial employment site of 350 units and are the preferred builders of both the KCC and Thanet district council on the Manston International...
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I am totally against the reopening of Manston as an airport. Having lived in Spencer Square in Ramsgate during the time when cargo planes came over, i can report the noise was deafening. In addition...
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Prior to its closure I was a frequent user of Manston Airport for international travel. Since its closure it has cost my business many thousands of pounds in additional travel costs and accommodation...
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i am looking for manston to reopen so that we can have some long term jobs here in Thanet not short term house building jobs that will leave another 4000 people looking for work.
The so called...
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Manston airport in my opinion, being up and running as freight and passenger airport would boost employment and boost the economy of Thanet.
Gatwick and Heathrow need more space, Manston would surely...
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I am a resident of Plains of Waterloo, a street directly under the flight path to Manston Airport.
Plains of Waterloo is a road of Georgian houses of architectural merit, it bisects Wellington...
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As the manager of the Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum, I have been tasked by the Memorial trust to make representations concerning the Museum and the nature of the future relationship between the...
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-to have mansion airport will secure jobs in the area
- the airport will make travel more accesssbke fir local people
- the airport will bring more tourism to the area
- the airport will bring...
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I write as the elected Member of Parliament for North Thanet, the seat that I have represented since 1983.
At all elections at every level of Government since the announced closure of Manston...
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I am wholly opposed to the re opening of Manston as a Cargo hub.
The introduction of large cargo planes flying over the town of Ramsgate will have a detrimental effect on the whole community.
The...
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I have always been surprised that Manston was closed down as an airport. We are always hearing and reading of the lack of runways and the need for expansion to existing airports. Manson has the...
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There is a lot to say about this continuing battle for Manston Airports revival.
We are local residents who invested in shares in Wiggins as we wholeheartedly agreed with the promotion and execution...
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Thanet area already has a large population . It's infra structure is already reaching breaking point with insufficient schools , medical practitioners and a hospital and ambulance service that is...
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(i) Local worthwhile employment; there is a lack of local enterprises.
(ii) Convenient travel; the larger airports are often congested.
(iii) Emergency airport; Thanet enjoys good weather where...
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I write in support of the development of the Manston Airport site for future aviation use.
I believe there is a role for this airport for freight cargo and its two main previous uses for pilot...
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Every attempt to revitalise the airport in the past few years have failed due to lack of infrastructure/position of the airport in relation to the rest of the country.
The present aim of the...
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The UK needs more runway capacity in the south east and Manston can deliver without building elsewhere using vast swathes of Greenfield sites, and the reopening of Manston will create much needed...
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If Manston Airport was to reopen with all the attributes proposed by RSP I opine it will bring a lot of much needed employment to Thanet and in turn prosperity to the island. I live almost under its’...
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The reinstatement of Manston Airport is vital to Thanet for several reasons: it would provide much needed flights rather than adding half a day's travel up to Heathrow or Gatwick; boost tourism into...
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opening the airport would be good for the area for jobs etc takes the stress off london airports good railway network here we have got enough houses here with not enough schools hospitals etc the...
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I am for Manston Airport re-opening due to the have that as an airport it will help growth in Kent and produce employment which is very much needed in Thanet.
Furthermore as an airport it will assist...
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I am concerned about night flights. I understand their application includes night flights. I live at the west end of the runway at Smugglers Leap, a mobile home park. Having read their environmental...
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To put it simply, I feel that the reopening of this Airport is in the interest of the people of Thanet and the Country as a whole.
I'm not an expert with facts and figures but surely it is common...
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I have lived in Thanet for almost 50 years. I fully support the current plans to reopen as a fully functioning aviation business and airport. We are in desperate need of jobs in Thanet, and this...
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I believe that investment in the airport at Manston will bring much needed employment and hope to a relatively deprived area of the country where there is little in terms of industry and many people...
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I strongly support this Development Consent Application by RiverOak Strategic Partners Ltd.
I am satisfied that this Project will positively impact upon the exceptionally high levels of deprivation...
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My views regarding the reopening for Manston are .
Work opportunities for the people of this area with a good living wage our younger folk do not have the funds for the type of housing that people...
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I live under the flight path and have loved hearing the planes fly over . Thanet needs Manston airport to be flying again , for the economy , brexit , for the locals sense of worth , we have been...
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I believe Thanet needs jobs not more housing I'm born and bread here I have seen a decline in jobs more housing then ever also I feel manston airport holds the key for the future with brexit and...
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As a resident in Kent, I have witnessed several airport operators fail at the Manston site over the last 20 years. The site is bounded by the north and east Kent coast and so has only half a...
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The airport will bring long term jobs into the area.
Freight has been a success before and wants to come back.
It is quicker for freight to land at manston and be distributed out.
The planned...
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Manston Airport is needed whether for cargo or personal travel flights. It is even more important that we have jobs in this country with the uncertainty around Brexit. It was wonderful when as a...
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Concern about noise pollution and air pollution affecting Ramsgate and parts of Broadstairs.
Doubts that plan is financially sound as 3 previous operators were unable to make the airport...
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Manston has been an airfield since the First World War.
The UK is in need of more capacity to meed the needs of increasing air freight & passenger demand.
Thanet is an area in need of investment in...
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Manston Airport reopening gives me hope, hope that thanet can thrive with more jobs for the unemployed. More mass housing is no benefit, it will make our already over crowded roads become even more...
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As a resident who supports the use of Manston remaining Aviation
I feel it’s an important site that can provide employment locally
And with apprenticeships in Aviation for the next generation...
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I want Manstonn Airport to remain as an airport for the jobs that will come with an airport in this region for the population of thanet which is set to increase in the next 10 years. The airport...
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I believe the re-opening of Manston Airport to be in the public needs.
1. For Historical reasons,
2. Location - as proved in the past makes an ideal Emergency landing ground,
3. Future economic...
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I and my family would like to see Manston Airport opened once more. It would bring more employment to the area than building more houses. There are enough empty houses in Thanet that can be used for...
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As part of regional economic development, Manston Airport should be re-opened as an operational airport accompanied by amenities to serve associated military and civilian aviation functions thereby...
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I do not agree with the idea of reopening Manston Airport. The residents of Ramsgate would not benefit from heavy cargo planes creating noise and pollution over our homes. It is a coastal town with a...
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I would like to make a representation opposing planning consent on the basis of the detrimental impact it would have on the lives of local residents in terms of the noise and pollution both from the...
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Thanet is a deprived area. It has no specialised employment, its local ammenites are stretched, the hospital is in special measures, and its roads are gridlocked most of the time. The last thing...
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I would like manston to reopen as an airport . We need more jobs not houses . Thanet has the one of the lowest unemployment figures in the country .
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We need the airport to provide prosperity to the area not more housing which would degrade the area owing to lack of infrastructure
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I believe that Manston should remain as an airport to create many jobs for the local people, Relieve major airports of the transporting of goods etc and to maintain the history of the vital role...
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To Whom it may concern,
I am the owner of [Redacted] Ramsgate, which I believe is in the flightpath of aircraft to or from Manston. for the record I wish to state I have no objection to this and...
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I am concerned with the re-opening of Manston airport for the following reasons;
As a resident of Ramsgate I feel that the savemanstonairport.org.uk campaign is misleading the public. Their...
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I believe that the best outcome for this area of Kent is to have the opportunity of jobs! This means having an airport.For so long the area has been stripped of careers, this would give the chance of...
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We must act now to re open Manston Airport as Regional Cargo hub firstly and viable UK passenger hub in the future. I have recently moved to near Newquay from Margate and tge Regional Airport is...
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Manston airport is need to bring Jobs to the area.
We need an alternative to Gatwick, Heathrow for Travel flights.
To many houses are already crippling the roads and services in the...
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No way does Thanet need Manston open as an Airport .So many operators have tried and not succeeded in making the airport a viable proposition .The road system is not fit for purpose .Nobody wants a...
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Hello planning inspectorate,
I wanted to email you to inform you that I think that reopening of Manston airport is very important. I feel that the local economy and community will definitely...
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Manston Airport should be re-opened as an operational airport accompanied by amenities to serve associated military and civilian aviation functions as part of regional economic development. This would...
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