CAA Rejects R03 Runway Approach

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Councillors Andrew Lee, Alexa Michael and Thomas Turrell have expressed their disappointment in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) decision to reject Biggin Hill Airport's proposals for an alternative runway approach named R03 which would have reduced the number of aircraft flying over local areas especially Keston and Coney Hall..

 

Biggin Hill Airport, Bromley Council, local campaign groups and Councillors supported the concept of using the R03 approach to the airport because it would have reduced noise and disturbance for local residents. However, the change would have impacted nearby Gatwick Airport negatively. The CAA has been investigating and consulting the changes and their impact. They published their findings in December 2022 which included the decision to reject the request.

 

Councillors Alexa Michael said:

 

“All three Ward Councillors are extremely disappointed with in this decision. We know that many residents of Keston Village will also be disappointed and frustrated, as the plans for the R03 runway approach would have dramatically decreased the number of planes flying over their homes. We will continue to work with Council officers, Flightpath Watch and the airport to find a solution to this long-running issue.”

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Andrew Lee

Cllr Andrew Lee

Councillor for Hayes & Coney Hall

Andrew was previously the Campaign Manager for Bromley Conservatives for 14 years, following many years employed in the retail and advertising sector.

Cllr. Alexa Michael

Cllr Alexa Michael

Councillor for Hayes & Coney Hall Ward

Alexa was born in 1969 and has lived in Bromley all her life. She was educated at a girls’ private school in Bromley and holds degrees from the University of East Anglia and University College London. A qualified librarian, Alexa works as a Business Information Executive at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the City of London. She has represented Bromley Common & Keston Ward since 1994. She is well known locally and has a reputation for getting things done.

Thomas Turrell

Cllr Thomas Turrell

Councillor for Hayes & Coney Hall ward

Thomas lives locally with his wife and their two cats. He works in the financial services sector, working on Positive Impact Investing – helping people use their investments to have a positive impact on society and the environment. Outside of work Thomas has served as School Governor, Public Governor of an NHS Foundation Trust and as a Charity Trustee – including serving as Vice-Chair of a national charity. Locally Thomas helped found a Rail Users Group to give commuters a more direct voice with rail operators.

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