"With regards the concrete runway option, this would be poo-pooed by the local council as the runway is at points below sea level and this would pose a flood risk, there is talk of pad extensions also but again the council may poo-poo, if this is the case I believe chc would look at other options.
this along with the government now allowing brownfield sites to be used for housing, this would be a very profitable sale if it were to go ahead."
Now there is a thought flooding if concrete runway
!! but not if housing Keep that thought in mind.
A quote worthy of HMG.