The Sywell runway plan has been given the go-ahead
The controversial proposals for the runway have finally been given the go-ahead following a nine-year campaign by residents top block the developments, and £1 million investment by the aerodrome's operators to secure permission
A report issued by the DfT confirmed the runway can be built and concluded that there is no reason for planners to alter their application by reducing its length, denying calls from campaigners that it would have a detrimental impact on the area.
In the final report, DfT spokesman Peter Kember said: "The inspector recommended that the appeal be allowed and planning permission granted subject to conditions.
"It was suggested that the scope of the appeal application be "cut down" and that the paved runway should be reduced in length and width and relocated further from the village, but the Secretaries of State agree with the Inspector's reasoning and conclusion, and consider that there is no clear evidential justification for the grant of permission for something less than the development applied for."
