The decision by Leeds City Council not to take further action against the airport has been criticised
A limit on the number of night-time flights allowed at Leeds Bradford Airport was breached last year, an investigation has found.
The airport was given a requirement to operate no more than 2,920 night flights during summer seasons. A previous investigation found the airport exceeded the permitted number of summer night movements by 25 per cent in 2022, the council said.Leeds-Bradford Airport’s designated night-time period is 11pm-7am. Airport bosses said they were “disappointed” with the council’s decision and were confident in their interpretation of planning conditions.
“The council does not consider, however, that the public interest test for bringing a prosecution in relation to the non-compliance has been met at this time. This cost would far outweigh the £2,500 maximum fine that could be imposed on conviction.”But GALBA chairman Nick Hodgkinson said: “This is ridiculous. The council has agreed with us that LBA broke the rules 577 times last summer but they’re not going to do anything about it.
LBA chief executive Vincent Hodder said: “We’re disappointed with this decision notified by Leeds City Council, refusing two certificates of lawfulness. We remain confident in our legal opinion of the planning conditions and will be considering what this means for the airport and the appropriate next steps.
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