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The CBI enters the parallel universe of Bristol Airport expansion

  • 24th February 2021
  • SBAE
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The CBI South West Region [CBISW] has declared last-minute support for Bristol Airport’s expansion plans [note 1]. These were rejected by North Somerset Council in February 2020 and are now subject to a Public Inquiry. The CBISW evidently inhabits a parallel universe where the climate crisis is fake news, corporate […]
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SBAEx representation to the Public Inquiry …

  • 15th February 2021
  • SBAE
  • 4 Comments
  • 606 Views
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…. looking into the Bristol Airport appeal against North Somerset Council’s rejection of a planning application to expand. SEE ALSO OUR GUIDELINES on making a personal response to the Inquiry (live link) Application No. 18/P/5118/OUT & 20/P/2896/APPCON WHO WE AREThe Stop Bristol Airport Expansion (SBAEx) campaign was founded in 2004 and […]
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A QUICK GUIDE: how to respond to the Public Inquiry into Bristol Airport’s appeal.

  • 31st January 2021
  • SBAE
  • 4 Comments
  • 1498 Views
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SEE ALSO THE SBAEx SUBMISSION TO THE INQUIRY for more detailed information and comment [live link] The Public Inquiry opens on 20 July 2021 and is scheduled for 16 sitting days. The Planning Inquiry Guidelines state specifically that: ‘Local people are encouraged to take part in the inquiry process. Local […]
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The SEVEN REASONS why North Somerset Council rejected Bristol Airport’s planning application for expansion

  • 31st January 2021
  • SBAE
  • 2 Comments
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Councillors gave seven reasons for refusal:1. The additional noise, traffic and off-airport car parking would result in adverse environmental impacts on communities.Council policy “expressly requires” plans for Bristol Airport to “demonstrate the satisfactory resolution” of environmental issues, including the impact on surrounding communities and roads.2. The proposed development does not […]
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Open letter to the CEO, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

  • 21st January 2021
  • SBAE
  • 2 Comments
  • 1262 Views
  • 3 Likes
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Mr Jo TaylorChief Executive OfficerOntario Teachers’ Pension Plan5650 Yonge Street ON M2M 4H5Canadacc inquiry@otpp.ca 12 January 2021 Dear Mr Taylor As leading environmental groups in the West Country we are writing to protest against the Bristol Airport (BAL) appeal challenging the decision of North Somerset Council (NSC) to reject Airport […]
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD at the AIRPORT APPEAL

  • 6th December 2020
  • SBAE
  • 5 Comments
  • 3902 Views
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North Somerset Council has opened a new public consultation to take account of further documentation submitted by the Airport for its appeal against the Council’s decision to refuse expansion. The consultation closes on January 6th.  All comments will be passed to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration at the Appeal.Planning reference: […]
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Bristol Airport appeal: the next steps in a saga of corporate greed …

  • 2nd December 2020
  • SBAE
  • 1 Comment
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Here’s the timetable for the Bristol Airport appeal against North Somerset Council’s refusal to allow planning permission for expansion. This next phase starts with a public consultation with a deadline of 6th January. Everybody who submitted a comment on the original appeal will be notified by North Somerset Council, and […]
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More unscrutinised development at Airport.

  • 19th November 2020
  • SBAE
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Bristol Airport is now taking seeking a backdoor route in an attempt to secure it hold on Green Belt land. A recent application to North Somerset Council seeks formal advice from on whether or not an environmental impact assessment would be necessary for changing existing permission to build a Public […]
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Airport’s pre-emptive land grab

  • 2nd October 2020
  • SBAE
  • 1 Comment
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UPDATE 2 (Sun 18 Oct 20) What’s happening?Bristol Airport has appealed against North Somerset Council’s decision to reject its planning application for expansion rejection [note 1]. Now, in advance of the appeal, it has submitted an application for a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for land bordering the A38 to change […]
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URGENT: HELP FIGHT AIRPORT EXPANSION at the PUBLIC INQUIRY

  • 9th September 2020
  • SBAE
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Bristol Airport recently lodged an appeal against North Somerset Council’s refusal of their planning application to expand the airport. This means a Public Inquiry, possibly starting before Christmas. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARDSBAEx is working with the Parish Councils Airport Association and other community groups to ensure a strong independent voice […]
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