Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development providing an update on the continuing work relating to the Leeds and Bradford International Airport (LBIA) and its surroundings. It follows a previous Executive Board report dated 15^th October 2014, where Members agreed several actions with the final request to the Director of City Development that he co-ordinate the work set out in the resolutions and submit a progress report on such matters to Executive Board in mid-2015.

Further to Minute No. 84, 15^th October 2014, the Director of City Development submitted a report providing an update on the continuing work relating to the Leeds and Bradford International Airport (LBIA) and its surroundings, with particular reference to the actions which had been taken following the resolutions of the Board in October 2014. 

The Board highlighted the key significance of LBIA when considering the future development of the city region economy. Responding to a Member’s enquiry, the Board was reassured that any associated consultation processes which were undertaken would be robust and incorporate all relevant parties. In addition, emphasis was placed upon the need to ensure that any further development of the airport was accompanied by appropriate infrastructure improvements.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the recommendations in the Site Allocations Plan for land use in the area surrounding Leeds Bradford International Airport, be noted;

(b)  That continued support be given for the growth of the airport and the wider economy in order to meet aspirations of achieving 7.1m passengers by 2030;

(c)  That officers in Planning Policy, Economic Development and Highways & Transport continue to work with Leeds Bradford International Airport to progress the Airport Masterplan through to the consultation stage;

(d)  That officers in Planning Policy, Economic Development and Highways & Transport continue to work on the proposals for surface access, working closely with Leeds Bradford International Airport and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority specifically to take forward the airport link road.