Case Studies
Regeneration: Lydd Airport
Lydd Airport
Situated in South East England, approximately 28km from Ashford and 2km from the town of Lydd. London Ashford Airport was initially built in 1956 for Silver City Airways and has capacity for 300,000 passengers per annum. Silver City Airways ceased to operate in 1962 and the current operator intends to increase the capacity of the airport to accommodate 500,000 passengers each year.
Indigo were instructed in 2006 to prepare and submit two separate applications for a new terminal building and runway extension to facilitate the expansion of the airport. Since the submission of the applications Indigo has been in continued discussions with Shepway District Council, statutory consultees, and other interested parties. Due to the controversial nature of the development adjacent to a Dungeness to Pett Special Protection Area (SPA), Dungeness Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Indigo has recently co-ordinated and submitted Supplementary Environmental Information and expect the applications to be determined in the New Year.
For the duration of the project Indigo has provided on-going planning advice and adapted the planning strategy to the client's needs and change legislation. Indigo provided a project management and co-ordinating role, liaising between the local authority, government bodies, specialist consultants, and the airport. The controversial nature of the development has required extensive public consultation and careful assessment of the environmental, economic and social implications of the scheme.
