This must be some sort of record for re-opening an old thread but it is relevant to include the history.
Last night, I caught brief item on the local South-East news regarding Southend Airport and the proposal to move a nearby Church.
Essentially, the problem is that the CAA needs larger run-off areas around the runways and the Church lies within these area. Without the run-off area, the airport becomes unlicensed and would probably close due to lack of business.
The article seemed to imply that both sides of the dispute had come out successfully, the Church would remain and the airport would remain open.
Does anyone have any more in depth information about this??