Stand 24 was created when the sunshine routes were started, for the based A320 to park on the nightstop (as pax have to be bussed around to International Arrivals anyway). As part of that, Stand 21 was formally marked out which can park a DH8D. I remember a spare one being parked there a lot of Winter 2013/4.
With those two stands, that brings the total number to 12 - still 1 or 2 short of the required if the numbers quoted by BHD2BFS are correct.
That said, the management are very forward thinking and aren't afraid to spend money on infrastructure should it be required. Is there a possibility of parking something over on the north side (where the Bombardier visitors go)?
Great news for BHD, just need some more punters car parking now to keep up with the increased demand, stick a multi story on the current short stay?
-HD-