Bristol Airport have launched a consulation on the relocation of existing, and installation of new lighting at the eastern end of the current runway. The proposal is to move the runway threshold and the runway aiming point (the point at which planes are expected to touch down) 240 metres to the east. The proposals involve the installation of additional rows of runway approach lighting, and fencing around that lighting, on Felton Common. Felton Common is currently owned and managed on behalf of the community by Winford Parish Council, therefore in order to carry out these proposed works, the land would need to be de-registered and an equivalent piece of replacement land provided. Full details of the proposals can be found on the Bristol Airport website via the following link: https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/lighting-consultation/ You can comment on the proposals via the following routes: Online: Complete the feedback form on the website lined above. Post: Write to Freepost BRISTOL AIRP

North Somerset Council has responded to the Bristol Airport request for a formal Scoping Opinion to determine the scope of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a future application on the proposed expansion of the airport to accommodate 15 million passengers per annum and associated works. Detail on the scoping opinion request and North Somerset Councils' response can be found our the Planning Special Interest Group page here.

BAL launched a consultation on its proposed Masterplan to expand its operations from 12mppa to 15mppa by 2040 at the end of 2024. This proposed expansion would increase the number of aircraft movements annually from 85,990 to 100,000, and increase the number of night flights by 1000. This consultation is now closed, however details of the proposals and the proposed Masterplan can still be accessed here: https://bristolairport-futureplans.co.uk/ The PCAA responded to this consultation, detailing its full objections to the proposed further increase in passenger numbers and subsequent impacts on the surrounding areas and Parishes. The PCAA response in full can be seen here (this link will download a copy of the response).