Manstons history goes back to 1916, therefore I would say, there really is no one who has a legitimate complaint against any perceived nuisance caused by this airport unless of course they are into their Nineties.
The local authorities only role to play. should be to allow the Infratil, do whatever they want in running the airport.
I realise it is very difficult for politicians to resist the urge to regulate. I think politicians should leave well alone.
Of course if politicians regulate Manston out of business, then presumably you will have a very large housing estate. I know which I prefer, the occasional whisper and that’s all it is these days. With modern jet aircraft.
A large housing estate with all the associated traffic, pollution etc.
I don’t have jets over my house, weekends are spent in the garden, if the suns out with stinking bonfires, lawn mowers making noise all around me.
And the distant drone of road traffic.
If thousands of homes were built on the Airport site I think this would grid lock most of Thanet.
And just a few people may object to MANSTON NEW TOWN.
Wingers get a life