Sandy, I agree with you but I can understand how these happen through no ill will from either CASA or the council. This has all the hallmarks of something that has fallen through the cracks between CASA's processes and the council's own day to day worries. The rapid about face suggests an oversight rather than malice. The positive outcome is that CASA and the council have both been reminded that YMCO is an important community asset that needs to be look after.
It does make me wonder about the status of other airports that were under threat. Cheers FT.