NikNak
There has been considerable interest to start up schedules from Biggin over the last few years. As Yak97 says these should be considered by the council on a case by case basis. They were submitted to the council and rejected, case by case. We even tweaked down aircraft sizes to the point I personally doubt they could have survived financially to see if that would assist in getting things started. It didn't !!
As far as Security is concerned we have had the necessary equipment and trained staff for several years albeit on just two check in desks and one secure departure gate. More than enough to get things started and we have no worries about increasing this if traffic loads require.
The council remain steadfast in their negative attitude and no operator has been able to 'force' their way in.