Agenda item

To receive correspondence from London Oxford Airport in relation to modified Design Principles.

Comments are requested by 7 June 2024.

The Committee received the correspondence from London Oxford Airport’s Air Change Proposal Team regarding their review of their design principles.

Members considered the proposal and noted the low engagement numbers from the original consultation with stakeholders earlier in the year. They acknowledged that though the airport was eight miles from Witney and was mainly used by small aircraft there was still a need to ensure that comments were submitted.

Resolved:

That, the following comments be submitted.

•             In relation to Design Principle E1 – Improved Profiles for Noise, the Council ask that consideration is given in order that there is no increase in the noise profile over Witney.

•             In relation to Design Principle E2 Improved profiles for Carbon dioxide (CO2)/Emissions, the Council encourage Carbon Offset in the immediate area of the airfield and its surroundings.

•             Lastly, the Council in respect of any increase to air traffic ask that a review of ground transportation takes place and is met with appropriate measures to reduce the environmental impacts which may be cause by increased passenger journeys associated with the airport.