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Background

In 1998 the airport was granted approval by the London Borough of Newham to increase air transport movements (ATM’s) from 36,500 to 73,000 per annum. At that time we said that in order to achieve the increase in movements some airfield improvements would need to be made. We have now identified the work that needs to be carried out to make these improvements and have submitted a Planning Application to the London Borough of Newham. This leaflet provides details of the application.

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What is in the Planning Application?

The project is called the Operational Improvements Project (OIP) and the application is in two parts:

The first part of the OIP is up to five new aircraft parking stands, (supported on piles from the dock bed) over the NW corner of King George V Dock, adjacent to the existing stands. Sound screening will be installed and in the future a passenger pier will be added along the edge of the new stands.
The second part of the OIP is a runway holding point, which will be positioned over the water (again supported on piles from the dock bed) at the east end of the runway and will consist of a small platform built out from the dock side, capable of holding up to three aircraft awaiting take off.

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Why do we need to do this?

When the increase in ATM’s was permitted, the airport expected airlines to use larger aircraft (80-100 seats) and carry more passengers. In fact, the airlines are using smaller, and generally quieter, aircraft, with a higher number of services per day and on a wider range of routes. Together with delays caused by European Air Traffic Control congestion, this is causing ‘traffic-jams’ on the apron. The extra stands will allow better handling of the aircraft and enable the airport to accommodate the Air Traffic Control delays.

The runway holding point means greater efficiency and better time keeping for aircraft departures and arrivals, as up to three aircraft will be able to taxi down to the end of the runway, where they can be held ready for take-off, out of the way of landing aircraft.

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What are the benefits for the local community?

Growth at the airport will mean that more long-term jobs will become available. We will do our very best to continue our record of employing around 70% of staff from the local area. Over the last three years, full-time, on-site jobs at the airport have grown from 800 to 1,300.
One of the important benefits that will be instantly visible will be the decrease in the amount of ‘go-arounds’ currently experienced. This is when an aircraft on approach is refused landing permission due to there being an aircraft on the runway awaiting take-off clearance from air traffic control. The approaching aircraft is then directed to do a low level circuit over the airfield and approach again.
Another benefit, specifically of the holding point, will be that ground noise in the terminal area will reduce as fewer aircraft will be held there with their engines running.

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What this planning application is not seeking

The application is not for an extension to the runway.
The application is not for a parallel taxiway.
The application is not to increase the number of permitted air transport movements from the airport.

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Construction work

As much construction work as possible (whilst maintaining airport operations) will be carried out during the daytime.
All major construction traffic will access the airport from the east end (via Woolwich Manor Road), using major roads wherever possible.
A Code of Construction Practice will be agreed, with the London Borough of Newham.
Consultation with the Airport Consultative Committee and local community forums will be maintained.

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Probable Timetable

Planning Application Submitted	November 2000
Planning Decision	February 2001
Tender Period	March 2001 – July 2001
Commencement of Construction	Autumn 2001
New facilities become operational	Summer 2003

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For further details:

We will endeavour to keep in touch with you and the Airport Consultative Committee throughout the whole project and plans are now available for viewing at: Beckton Globe, 1 Kingsford Way, Beckton, E6 5JQ or at: the Planning Division, Town Hall Annexe, Newham Council, Barking Road, E6 2RP. If you wish to talk to someone at the airport, however, about these proposals then please contact: Rob Grafton, Environment and Planning Manager, London City Airport, on telephone number: 020 7646 0200, fax: 020 7473 3105 or e-mail: rob@londoncityairport.com Further information will be available on the airport’s technical website: www.lcacc.org

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Page last modified: 27th July 2007

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Background

What is in the Planning Application?

Why do we need to do this?

What are the benefits for the local community?

What this planning application is not seeking

Construction work

Probable Timetable

For further details: