Lydd Airport, lying at the heart of the unique landscape of Dungeness, has a dream, an ambition, to become the 'Gatwick of the South Coast'.

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To prevent Lydd Airport expanding from 5,000 passengers per annum now to 2 million by 2011.

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Add your support to our campaign to fight against the runway expansion at Lydd Airport and ensure Romney Marsh remains protected for generations to come.

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What we've achieved so far

• Public presentations stating the case against
• Presence and objections at all Lydd Airport public meetings, raising the same questions in front of different audiences
• Information resources & South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA) consultation responses online
• Poster & leafleting campaigns at key times to all local residents
• Referenda in local villages
• Attendance & presentations at Shepway District Council debates
• Engagement in SEERA and Government Office for the South East (GOSE) consultation process
• Detailed study of and response to Lydd Airport's Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
• Lobbying of new councillors at elections
• Preparation of case for public enquiry if/when the application is called in

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Airport Decision Meeting Re-scheduled

The council meeting to decide on plans to expand London Ashford Airport, Lydd, has been re-scheduled.

The decision to postpone the meeting, planned for Wednesday 30 January, was taken by Shepway District Council's Chief Executive, Alistair Stewart.

"This is one of the biggest planning applications this council has ever had to determine and it is one that has wide-ranging implications. It is vital that our councillors have all the information they need when making their decision" said Mr Stewart.

"A lot of complex and technical details have to be considered in applications of this scale. Having taken counsel's advice I believe we need additional information to ensure that we are in a position to give councillors everything they need to make an informed decision, which is why I have decided to reschedule the meeting.

"We will be talking to the applicants about the additional information we need, mainly concerning ecological and noise issues, and will set a date for the re-scheduled meeting as soon as possible.

"I am sure everyone can appreciate the reasons for this decision.

"I must stress that this is still a live application and our intention for two residents to speak at the meeting, one in support of the plans and one against, which we advertised in the local media, still stands."

London Ashford Airport (Lydd) formally submitted the planning applications relating to it's expansion at the beginning of 2007. Two major applications were filed with Shepway District Council. The 1st (Y06/1648/SH)concerned transforming their runway to handle large jets, (Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 size), by adding 294 metres to it's length, plus another 150 meter starter extension. The 2nd (Y06/1647/SH) was for the erection of a terminal building and car parking to handle an initial 500,000 passengers annually.

The KMSA is committed to fighting these proposals. However, we need your help NOW as never before! This is what you can do:

• Please write to the Government Office of the South East (or email shafkat.khan@gose.gsi.gov.uk), again setting out your objections and requesting that the Government hold a Public Inquiry into this matter.

Environment Agency Flood map for the Romney Marsh area covering the Lydd Airport site

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