Following the Government's Aviation White Paper, which requires airports to make most use of existing runways, and the publication of London City Airport's Master Plan in 2006, London City Airport submitted a planning application in August 2007 to deliver the next phase of the airport's development. The planning application proposed an increase in flight movements to 120,000 per annum from the then current level of 80,000.
Following detailed consideration of the application and associated documents, the London Borough of Newham at its Development Control Committee meeting held on 8 July 2009, granted planning permission for this application.The increase in movements will not change any of the opening hours of the airport, and there are no plans to introduce night flights.
London City Airport's commitment to the community and its sustainability agenda through programmes and events ensures that local people see the benefit of living near the airport. The growth of the airport has encouraged businesses, investors and developers to locate in east London, bringing new services and facilities to the area. A vital part of the airport's success has been the support it receives from its neighbours. It is with this continued support that London City Airport is now in a position to develop further.
