Luton Airport expansion plans approved by transport secretary

Luton airport expansion not a ‘magic bullet for economic growth’, think tank says

The government’s decision to approve Luton’s airport expansion plans will harm the environment and not deliver the economic growth the government wants, think tanks have warned. The expansion will nearly double Luton’s capacity from 18 million to 32 million passengers per year. This comes despite the planning inspectorate’s recommendation to block the expansion on environmental grounds. Dr Alex Chapman, senior economist at the New Economics Foun…

UK government approves plan to expand Luton Airport despite planning recommendation

The UK government approved a plan to expand Luton Airport, going against a recommendation from the Planning Inspectorate to refuse the application.

Huge UK airport expansion plan approved as 77,000 extra flights planned - Birmingham Live

The plans will see Luton Airport increase capacity to 32million passengers each year

'It's a travesty' - MPs react as Luton Airport expansion approved

MPs Daisy Cooper and Victoria Collins have described the decision to approve the expansion of Luton Airport as a "travesty".

Jobs and our environment the focus for local MP Blake Stephenson as Luton Airport expansion Is officially confirmed

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has welcomed the job creation and economic growth the expansion to Luton Airport will bring after it was officially announced today (3rd April).

Luton Airport expansion confirmed despite advice to reject plan over environmental concerns

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans to expand Luton Airport, despite a recommendation from the Planning Inspectorate to reject the proposal over environmental concerns.The decision will allow the Bedfordshire airport to nearly double its annual passenger capacity from 18 million to 32 million by the mid-2040s.The expansion includes building a new terminal, extending the current airfield platform, and developing new airside and…