Dear Cllr Carr,
I am writing to you because I am concerned about the proposal to build a hotel at Biggin Hill airport.
My main concern is that the building of a hotel can be interpreted as a bid by the airport authority to try and push for an expansion in the airport with increased flights and eventually fare paying customers.
I and many of the residents I have spoken to in the Coney Hall area strongly oppose any expansion to the airport. In light of the conclusive evidence that airplane emissions are major contributors to climate change I would have expected the controlling council to consider ways of reducing flights over our local skies in line with it’s environmental policies. The impact on local people from the noise pollution is already well documented.
I will be discussing the implications of the latest design submissions with the West Wickham Residents Association next week and will encourage it’s members to send an objection to the Chief Planner when the formal application goes in.
Cllr Carr came back with a very quick response which you can view below and has offered to meet me to discuss the planned proposals and Bromley councils response further.
Many thanks for getting in touch with me and I acknowledge the contents. I would be more than happy to meet with you to discuss the implications in more detail either at your home if that would be more convenient, or in my office. If you would like to accept this offer please let me know and we will find a mutually convenient appointment.
With regard to your second paragraph, second sentence, I have to advise that whilst the Airport holds their current contract with us we are unable to reduce the allocated flight numbers as the terms and conditions do not permit us to do so. However, I would add that I understand they are operating fairly well below their flight allocation.
I look forward to meeting with you.
Best wishes
Stephen Carr
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