Bristol Airport is appealing the decision by North Somerset Council to reject its plans to expand capacity to serve 12 million passengers a year. The plans include improvements to existing facilities and operational changes to ensure the airport can continue to meet the demand for air travel to and from the South West in a sustainable way.
There is now an opportunity for all people interested in Bristol Airport’s expansion to submit their views to the Planning Inspectorate. To submit your comments:
- Visit the portal on the Planning Inspectorate website > https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/about-us/who-we-are/our-future/planning-appeal
- Search under the reference number: 3259234 and click ‘Make Representation’
- Quote the appeal reference: APP/D0121/W/20/3259234
The deadline for submissions is Monday, 22nd February 2021.

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