Object

Representation ID: 19759

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Green)

Number of people: 2

We fundamentally disagree with the wording of SP2 B4 (“Optimise the opportunities provided by the close proximity of Leeds Bradford International Airport as an international business gateway for the District and the region and build upon sectoral expertise, worldwide connectivity and tourism.”).

Aviation expansion is simply incompatible with our region’s transition to a net-zero carbon future. This section of the Local Plan should therefore make it clear that the expansion of LBA will not be permitted and, indeed, that flights via this airport will be gradually reduced in line with the requirements of national legislation and related international climate agreements.