Rivet Joint
While not quite the language I would use, I'm inclined to agree. Not that private companies never do anything stupid, but it seems unlikely that SOU would spending the money without an expectation of pay-off. Certainly training and light a/c movements won't pay for the infrastucture required for an airport used for scheduled services.
Anybody know how long the planning permission would be valid for - I've got 4 years in the back of my head?