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I believe that reopening Manston airport would be beneficial to local residents by providing much needed employment . It would also be beneficial to Gatwick and Heathrow which are both at full...
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Most UK cargo flights are night flights. Apparently the runway and 19 stands at Manston are capable of handling 83,000 Air traffic movements annually. Manston would have no cap on flight numbers ...
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I’m a Ramsgate resident and affected by the proposal for a cargo hub airport at Manston because whatever it's fortune, it will ruin the town and community where I live. And destroy the area's...
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I am absolutely opposed to mansion site being used as a cargo airport.
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I have lived in Ramsgate for about 22 years and remember the noise and disruption from flights during the day and night when Manston was open. At this time it used to sound like planes were going to...
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I have lived in Thanet most of my life and Manston airport has always been an important part in our islands history. Thanet has always had big unemployment problems and it is important to create jobs...
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I have lived directly under the flight path to Manston Airport since 2000 and remember well the noise and fumes made by cargo planes on their final approach to the airport before it closed.
The...
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I was previously employed at Manston with the fire service and latterly, with the engineering department( civils).
I would quite like to go back to work, before I'm too old, and resume my duty as a...
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The plan to develop Manston Airport as a cargo airport will cause the following problems:
1. Whilst daytime noise is an inconvenience, I am totally opposed to the disturbance from night...
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I am the Executive Headteacher of Coastal Academies Trust, consisting of five schools in Thanet: Dane Court Grammar School, King Ethelbert School, Hartsdown Academy, Cliftonville Primary School and...
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Manston Airport must be opened again as a airport
Locally for jobs the local economy and of national importance as a airport
I have lived in Ramsgate all my life and am not a recent resident whom in...
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I have grave concerns about the effects on health and quality of life any return of Manston to a cargo airport would have on the Ramsgate residents.Pollution, noise and environmental impact would all...
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I moved to Ramsgate in 2000 from London to escape the noise and pollution to bring up my children. The town has been an idyllic and peaceful place to do this not withstanding my memories of the cargo...
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I live in Kent for 50 years and recently moved to Ramsgate to be in a seaside town in an area of natural beauty. However Kent does have particularly worrying transport problems. Ramsgate used to...
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I have children and live directly under the flight path, I whole heartedly am against the flights.
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I moved to the beautiful town of Herne Bay 15 years ago as it’s a wonderful place to bring up a young family. When I moved down here only around 4 planes a day would fly over which I thought was fine....
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I have grave concerns over the potential negative impact on health and quality of life if cargo flights are allowed to fly over Ramsgate. Also I have been a Thanet resident for over 20 years and have...
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I am very anxious for the airport to reopen - years have been wasted.
It will be a must for the economy and provide much need employment opportunities in this area.
It will also provide a very...
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I moved to Ramsgate with my wife some eleven years ago. We came from the Medway area because of the peace of this seaside town.
The plans to have a 24/7 transport hub here will destroy that peace...
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as a local person I am 100% behind it opening as an airport. Speaking in general in the area most locals feel the same. unfortunately we have a lot of dfls here who do not want it but my view is do...
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I do have serious concerns regarding the competence of Riveroak Strategic Partners (RSP) to undertake the project.
RSP's director / aviation expert is [Redacted]. Allegedly, [Redacted] is a...
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Night flights
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I consider Manston Airport runway is a national asset which should be retained for and as its original use. The flight paths are primarily over water and therefore do not impose noise on surrounding...
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With regard to re-opening Manston Airport for aviation I list below the main considerations in my view:
Thanet will benefit from an airport at Manston as local jobs will be created in a high...
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My name is Ellen French and I am representing myself.
I have lived in Ramsgate since 2010 and can remember that there were a few planes flying into Manston airport that flew very low directly over my...
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I have, for 6 years, owned a home in Ramsgate on Vale Road (CT11 9LT) which is directly under the proposed flight path.
The applicant has presented an underestimate of the potential negative...
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I fully support the DCO to re-open as an airport. This is not an application to build an airport on the green belt, Manston airport has been in existence as an aviation site since 1918 and has been a ...
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I am strongly in favour of Manston Airport being re-opened for aviation - to ease the burden of air travel from Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and to provide local jobs for the area.
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1. As it seems inevitable that several thousand houses must be built in the compact area of the Isle of Thanet, it is preferable (for both environmental and social reasons) that they be built on the...
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I should like to express my support for the re-opening of Manston Airport. I think it would be very successful for freight/training and some passenger flights. We are going to need more capacity in...
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I am against RSP’s DCO application to reopen Manston as a cargo hub. We moved here because both my wife and I have health problems which would be made worse. I don’t have a pension my house is my only...
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We have had peace and quiet for several years with no cargo flights or passenger flights.
To expose us to 24 hour noise of heavy cargo planes is appalling. How can politicians expose the people of...
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Air Quality.
A serious degradation in air quality for residents and visitors to Ramsgate and surrounding settlements is threatened by the landing and taking off of air cargo carrying aircraft and...
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I am a retired teacher who has lived and worked in Canterbury and East Kent for the past 40 years. During this time I have witnessed the many social and economic changes that have taken place and left...
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I wish to oppose the RiverOak Strategic Partners government order to create a cargo airport.
A small airport operation would be acceptable but not 17,000 cargo flights a year or night flights.
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I fully support the reopening of Manston as an Airfield. I believe that this would bring jobs into the area and create jobs for the future
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In support the reopening of Manston Airport
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Dear sir/Madam, without any real representation this is the only way of raising my objection to the building of a housing estate on the manston site. i have lived under the flight path to manston all...
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Manston is a unique airport due to it's location. It was a diversion airport for refuelling for British Airways shorthaul operations. Airports in the UK are closing, whereas in the USA they are...
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I have recently moved here to live with my daughter as my carer. My only real concern is a definitive answer/plan as to night flights.
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Dear sir
I am writing as a resident of Beltinge and Herne Bay
I wish to register my opposition for Manston to be reopened as a airport and freight hub.
I have lived in Beltinge and Hernbay...
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I support the application for Manston Airport to be reopened for aviation.
I believe that reopening Manston as an Airport is a positive move as it also has the potential to bring much needed...
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My main question is noise pollution with regard to night flights how many of them will be night flights and is there a cut off time like there is in some airports abroad, as i live directly adjacent...
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I own a campsite, Nethercourt Touring Park, which is only 1.5 miles from the runway of Manston Airport, directly under the flight path. Flights travelling directly over tents, motorhomes and caravans...
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I was a member of the former Manston Airport Consultative Committee for 16 years. I have witnessed various organisations attempt to make a success of running the airport, many of them investing...
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Hello
Myself and my family have been resident in Thanet since 1986. We have seen Manston 'in action' as an RAF base and as a commercial airport.
I personally have been employed by more than...
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Heritage
Shortage of runway space in southern england capable of dealing with aircraft of lge size.
The problems at Heathrow could be reduced with a large proportion of their freight coming
to...
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[Redacted] I strongly oppose the proposal to turn Manston into a cargo airport for the following reasons:
1. It is not in line with national policy and the case put forward by RSP is unsatisfactory,...
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Bringing back Manston Airport will create much needed employment in our area, and also provide a means of both social and commercial travel within Thanet and the south east. The basic structure of the...
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Manston:
Totally suitable airport location, will bring expertise in the aviation fields, create jobs for the local area, especially for our up and coming youngsters, giving them goals and...
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I am very surprised that anyone is prepared to invest money in a project so apparently flawed as this one. There have been numerous studies of airport capacity in the south-east in recent times. None...
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I object to mansion being reinstated as an airport because I feel it will disturb people's sleep and this will have an effect on their health.This is particularly important to young children who find...
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I intend to provide a written representation in objection of the proposed plans to re-open the previously financially failed Manston Airport as a cargo airport due to the pollution, noise, negative...
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I would like to add my support to those working towards keeping Manston open as an airport facility. Myself and my family used the airport when it was in operation, and we were saddened when plans for...
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I bought a house in Ramsgate 3 years ago when there was no airport. I renovated the Grade 2 listed 1800's house and run it as a Holiday let business bringing in lots of tourists every week. I was...
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I believe that Manston should be used again as an airport. This brought a lot of income to the area and also gave many of the local residents jobs. This is a deprived area where jobs are essential...
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Re-open Manston Airport to provide jobs for the area where housing is increasing and unemployment is high.
To open up a quick route to Europe, a flight to Schipol can hen take you anywhere in the...
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In the South-East of England development sites are at a premium and when they become available, there are always competing demands because we need housing, employment and better communications, to...
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• I believe Stone Hill Park’s plans for developing 3,700 homes would be detrimental to the local area, and in the long term would not be beneficial to the local economy.
• Reopening Manston airport...
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Aviation overflow airport. With good roads will make an excellent airport for cargo and holidays and supply good jobs for people in the area.
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Use Manston Airport for business people flights (no easyjet etc.) to main business centre airports in Europe.
London Airports now available are too crowded with tourists and cheap carriers, with...
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We need an active airport with associated quality jobs significantly more than we do a housing development for more people not to have jobs locally. Whilst an airport does not come with out additional...
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I wish to make the following representation:-
The opening of Manston Airport would bring jobs to Thanet which is a very deprived area.
It would open up Thanet to the creation of new businesses...
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1) It appears to be unwise to scrap Manston Airport as it appears to be the seventh longest runway in England or eleventh in Gt Britain with little chance of finding a similar site in the south of...
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My family and I live almost directly under the flight path and with a 3 degree approach angle, aircraft will be quite low when they pass by our home. I would therefore wish to have a complete...
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I write to give my full support for the DCO for RSP to reopen Manston Airport. I believe the airport will generate many much needed jobs both near and far, and it will boost the local economy. This...
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Having been born in Ramsgate and lived in Manston for 50 years, I have seen the area deteriorate because of lack of investiture and jobs. It is imperative that such an asset as Manston Airport should...
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During the planning process TDC used an online method of registering views about the 2 applications, the computer system was flawed and and defaulted to represent the councils view, instead of giving...
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Firstly let me preface my letter with the fact that being a local self employed business man I am certainly not against growth, development and regeneration in the area, however I would like to tell...
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Concerned over the environmental impact of Riveroaks plans on Ramsgate. In particular the impact of night flights on the health and well-being of the residents and the secondary impact on Ramsgate...
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We are opposed to the Re-establishment of Manston as a Cargo hub on the following grounds:-
1.There has not been a National Policy statement, saying that the UK needs a freight hub at Manston.
2. A...
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A vital escape route for planes in emergency. A requirement for jobs. An alternative to Gatwick and Southend. Easy access from London via a spur line from Minster from the existing railway and now...
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I wish to put forward my views on Manston Airport. Not only would Manston Airport provide much needed jobs for the local community it would also provide another form of transport for those working...
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I am resident in Cliffsend, directly in the proposed flight path. I have long-term high blood pressure health concerns. Research shows the adverse effect that aircraft noise has on blood...
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I am very concerned about this application to bring an operational airport back to Ramsgate. I have lived here since October 2011 and visited local friends before moving here. Although not on the...
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Manston Airport should be brought back into operational service because:
It is a national strategic asset that can complement London Gatwick and London Heathrow operations.
In its own right it could...
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In support of the expansion; economic benefits will be enhanced by consideration of:
• Mole Freight Pipeline, refer [Redacted]and
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• VHST passenger version of Mole technology; as shown...
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I don't think an airport is now necessary in this area, I think houses are more important. There will be pollution and long term health problems, for the children in this area. A airport has failed...
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I object to the use of manston airport for the use of aircraft and night flights . I currently live next to the airport area and this proposal would have a negative impact on my wellbeing and my young...
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I am writing to give my full support for the reopening of manston airport, I believe that having such an amazing asset in the thanet area of Kent will boost the local economy and employment likewise,...
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As a resident of Manston I am in favour of re-opening the airport to provide job opportunities and reinforce travel infrastructure within Kent. Manston airport is a waste as a site for housing and the...
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Are you really willing to jeopardize the future of local children?
It is a known fact that sleep deprivation is extremely harmful to health especially for children who need to be alert and focused...
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I am happy for the airport to reopen as a freight hub with passenger facilities. I do not wish for the land to be designated for housing or mixed use industrial facilities.
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This airport will disrupt lives, and the noise and inevitable pollution will damage residents health. Children in schools and nearby houses will suffer lasting effects to their health
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I am in favour of the site returning to being an Airport. This will generate jobs in the area, which is sadly run down and scruffy.
Additional jobs will be generated whereas other proposals are...
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As a resident of Cliffsend since 1992 I feel it is my duty to let you know how much my life will be effected by the development of a cargo hub and night flights at Manston airfield.
Firstly I am...
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As a resident of Ramsgate I have grave concerns about the viability of the proposed project and the impact it would have on the people and the environment.
Firstly, the increase in noise and air...
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I wish to make representation against the proposed hub on 3 grounds: the impact on health related to high noise levels; the lack of a business case in the national interest; and the lack of track...
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I wish to put forward my views on Manston Airport. Not only would Manston Airport provide much needed jobs for the local community it would also provide another form of transport for those working...
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I wish Manston Airport to be open as an airport because I fell that it is an asset to the area because it will provide much needed employment and be of great value in the transport for local people...
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I moved to the village of Cliffsend, (Very close to Manston Airport), in April 2004.
The close proximity of the airport’s activity wasn’t a concern at the time.
We didn’t mind the occasional...
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I object to the reopening of Manston airport as I live in the flight path it will have a detremental efect on my quality of life and consequentltly the value of my property. I'd also like to point out...
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We are Artist Partners, a locally residing company in Ramsgate and part of the No Night Flight (NNF) campaign. We are against the development of Manston as a cargo airport for the following...
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DUBIOUS ASSESSMENT BY APPLICANT OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM A PROPOSED CARGO HUB AS OPPOSED TO THE PROVEN BENEFITS OF EXISTING AND GROWING RECREATIONAL, TOURISM AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS IN THE...
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Sirs, I am registering to submit my opposition to the grant of a DCO in relation to the Manston site.
My objections are many, but primarily concerns for our health and well-being and those of our...
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I wish for Manson Airport redevelopment to go ahead as an airport as I feel it would bring much needed employment to the area.
I would also like to see it go ahead for the purpose of passenger...
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I live in Ramsgate directly under the flight path of the proposed cargo hub at the former Manston Airport, and I wish to register my concerns
I am a resident of Ramsgate who is concerned about...
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I am registering for two principal reasons: 1) this is NOT an application of National Strategic Importance and therefore completely unsuited to the DCO process, and 2) that the loss of amenity, jobs,...
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Night Flights
We request that the Planning Inspector examines RSP’s actual proposal for night flights.
• Opaque documentation, lack of transparency and contradictory statements by the applicant...
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the airport is a necessary part of Thanet