Look at what LCY did to mitigate delays caused by backtracks on 27.
http://www.ead.eurocontrol.int/eadba...2017-03-02.pdf
Due to the planning restrictions imposed on distance between aircraft and houses on Southampton Road, an eastern location for a parallel taxiway is the only option available.
What's the optimum runway utilisation/cost option, the LCY solution or parallel taxiway? Might even add the starter strip with the same project?
Either way something needs to be done if SOU are to expand - not forgetting additional apron parking space!
Did we all misunderstand, and it is in fact an Autumn 2018 announcement on airport development?