What changes might be needed to the current planning permission?
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The runway planning permission was granted with around 31 conditions and the daa in 2008 said they wanted to appeal conditions 3 and 5. I can't remember but it was shortly before it was prospered and I don't think they actually appealed.
Condition 3 states the runway can't be operational between 23.00-07.00 which has two of the busiest slots.
Condition 5 states that when the new runway is operational the average number of movements was capped at 65 between 23.00-07.00. Two of the busiest slots 23.00-00.00 and 06.00-07.00.
The average number of movements between these times this week is 70-75 and at the very least they will be looking for the cap to be lifted if not completely removed into the future and tbh this policy may actually help.
Since 2008 the airport has become much more busier at peak times so 65 movements isn't practical for future growth.
Is tonight's Air Malta arrival and departure via GLA a one off?