DCO Updated documents @ 03 Nov 2023 from gov planning inspectorate site:
Make of it as you like but irrespective on the next decision, 4 more Code C stands are on their way East of Foxtrot, yet to see maps of these new stands & taxiway Gulf, still going through the 220 updated documents.
Work No. 2a (01) – New stands/taxiway to east of Foxtrot
4.6.5 New stands would be provided in assessment Phase 1 to provide sufficient aircraft parking capacity to accommodate up to 21.5 mppa to be serviced from the existing terminal (T1). 4.6.6 The new stands comprise four Code C2 aircraft stands (wingspan up to 36m) accessed via a new taxiway connection from the east side of Taxiway Foxtrot.
4.6.7 An additional Code C stand would be created adjacent to the existing Engine Run Up Bay (ERUB) as described in Work No. 2e. The existing ERUB bund would be removed, and a new blast deflector barrier provided enabling parking of two Code C aircraft within the Bay.
4.6.8 The new stands would be designed as rigid pavement construction (typically pavement quality concrete, of a suitable quality for use as the surfacing on airfield pavement) with the exception of the northernmost stand to the east side of Taxiway Foxtrot which would be constructed with an asphalt surface as a temporary measure, to mitigate the impact of settlements from the landfill under this stand.
4.6.9 The proposed apron including stands, taxiways and equipment areas would cover an area of approximately 76,830m2 with a surface level ranging from approximately 151.9m to 155.5mAOD to tie into the existing airfield, reflecting the variation across the large area.
4.6.10 An additional area of pavement would be provided for parking of GSE and a new link road north of the apron to provide a vehicular route across Taxiway Delta to T1.
4.6.11 The new stands would be equipped with High Mast Lighting around 25m in height but no other aircraft servicing facilities.
4.6.12 The drainage from the new stands would include linear drainage systems with catch-pits, an oil separator and attenuation storage, all located beneath the pavement (but not encroaching into the former landfill site) as described in this Work.
4.6.13 To access the four northern Code C stands, a section of new Taxiway Golf would be constructed with a link taxiway connecting this to Taxiway Foxtrot.
4.6.14 An extension to Taxiway Foxtrot to the north would be constructed to allow aircraft to bypass the existing T1 East Apron to minimise taxiway congestion.
4.6.15 The taxiway works would be constructed in asphalt concrete and incorporate the necessary drainage and aeronautical ground lighting (AGL).
4.6.16 The existing storage area for de-icing fluids associated with Taxiway Foxtrot deicing stands is located within the clearances of Taxiway Foxtrot and proposed Taxiway Golf. This area would be relocated to a service yard area north of the proposed stands adjacent to the GSE area. Vehicular access for material delivery would be via the proposed new link road to T1.