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  • Manston Airport DCO Granted
  • Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May
  • Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed
  • Open and Issue Specific Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (March 2019)
  • Initial Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (January 2019)
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Manston Airport DCO Granted
Manston Airport News and Information 

Manston Airport DCO Granted

July 9, 2020 Neil Jordan 2
Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May
Central Government Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners 

Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May

January 16, 2020 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May
Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners Stone Hill Park 

Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed

July 3, 2019 Neil Jordan 5
Open and Issue Specific Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (March 2019)
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport RiverOak Strategic Partners Stone Hill Park Thanet Council 

Open and Issue Specific Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (March 2019)

March 24, 2019 Neil Jordan 2
Manston Airport DCO Granted
Manston Airport News and Information 

Manston Airport DCO Granted

July 9, 2020 Neil Jordan 2
Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May
Central Government Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners 

Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May

January 16, 2020 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May
Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners Stone Hill Park 

Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed

July 3, 2019 Neil Jordan 5
Open and Issue Specific Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (March 2019)
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport RiverOak Strategic Partners Stone Hill Park Thanet Council 

Open and Issue Specific Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (March 2019)

March 24, 2019 Neil Jordan 2

News and Information

Manston Airport DCO Granted
Manston Airport News and Information 

Manston Airport DCO Granted

July 9, 2020 Neil Jordan 2

The Secretary of State has granted development consent for the application to reopen and develop Manston Airport into a dedicated

Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May
Central Government Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners 

Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May

January 16, 2020 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Manston airport DCO decision by government delayed until May
Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners Stone Hill Park 

Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed

July 3, 2019 Neil Jordan 5
Manston DCO registration open for interested parties
Manston Airport News and Information Planning 

Manston DCO registration open for interested parties

September 3, 2018 Neil Jordan 3
DCO Application for Manston Airport Accepted for Examination
Central Government Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners 

DCO Application for Manston Airport Accepted for Examination

August 14, 2018 Neil Jordan 1

Community Action, Meetings and Events

Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Strategic Partners Stone Hill Park 

Sale of Manston Airport from Stone Hill Park to RSP has been agreed

July 3, 2019 Neil Jordan 5

Breaking news that Stone Hill Park have agreed a sale of the airport site with RSP. There is little information

Open and Issue Specific Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (March 2019)
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport RiverOak Strategic Partners Stone Hill Park Thanet Council 

Open and Issue Specific Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (March 2019)

March 24, 2019 Neil Jordan 2
Initial Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (January 2019)
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport Planning RiverOak Strategic Partners 

Initial Meetings by the Planning Inspectorate on the Manston DCO (January 2019)

January 10, 2019 Neil Jordan 1
Thanet District Council Cabinet votes for option to relocate 2,500 home allocation and to drop policies protecting Manston Airport
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport Planning Thanet Council 

Thanet District Council Cabinet votes for option to relocate 2,500 home allocation and to drop policies protecting Manston Airport

July 2, 2018 Neil Jordan 1
Thanet District Council vote against publishing the draft Local Plan
Campaigning, Meetings and Events News and Information Planning Thanet Council 

Thanet District Council vote against publishing the draft Local Plan

January 18, 2018 Neil Jordan 1

As I see it…

Manston – case study in conflict by Lembit Opik
As I see it... Manston Airport Other Airports 

Manston – case study in conflict by Lembit Opik

November 21, 2016 Neil Jordan 4

As published here: http://www.ftnonline.co.uk/2016/11/01/manston-case-study-conflict/ on 1st November 2016. Flying politician Lembit Öpik reviews the on-going dispute over the future of Manston Airport

A view about Manston Airport from Sir Roger Gale, 2nd November 2016
As I see it... Manston Airport News and Information RiverOak Thanet Council 

A view about Manston Airport from Sir Roger Gale, 2nd November 2016

November 2, 2016 Neil Jordan 3
Thanet Lib Dems Say that Manston Airport Report is Narrow and Blinkered
As I see it... Manston Airport 

Thanet Lib Dems Say that Manston Airport Report is Narrow and Blinkered

October 12, 2016 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Thanet Lib Dems Say that Manston Airport Report is Narrow and Blinkered
Jet traffic jam – a view on Manston by a Airliner Pilot
As I see it... Manston Airport Other Airports 

Jet traffic jam – a view on Manston by a Airliner Pilot

October 7, 2016 Neil Jordan 12
Frederick Forsythe: “Kent holds the key to solving airport congestion”
As I see it... Manston Airport Other Airports 

Frederick Forsythe: “Kent holds the key to solving airport congestion”

September 30, 2016 Neil Jordan 1

Supporters of Manston Airport

New aviation investor lines up for Compulsory Purchase Order on Manston Airport
Manston Airport News and Information SuMA Thanet Council 

New aviation investor lines up for Compulsory Purchase Order on Manston Airport

May 2, 2017 Neil Jordan 3

New aviation investor lines up for Compulsory Purchase Order on Manston Airport. We are extremely pleased to announce, as reported

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the team
SuMA 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the team

December 24, 2016 Neil Jordan 1
Further observations on the Avia viability report on Manston Airport
Kent County Council Manston Airport News and Information SuMA Thanet Council 

Further observations on the Avia viability report on Manston Airport

October 15, 2016 Neil Jordan 1
Supporters of Manston Airport Statement on the Viability Report
Campaigning, Meetings and Events Manston Airport RiverOak SuMA 

Supporters of Manston Airport Statement on the Viability Report

October 4, 2016 Neil Jordan 2
Letter in this week’s Isle of Thanet Gazette from SuMA
Manston Airport SuMA 

Letter in this week’s Isle of Thanet Gazette from SuMA

August 20, 2016 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Letter in this week’s Isle of Thanet Gazette from SuMA

History

‘History of Manston Airfield’ sites now available
History 

‘History of Manston Airfield’ sites now available

February 16, 2017 Neil Jordan Comments Off on ‘History of Manston Airfield’ sites now available

For more details on the history of Manston, there is now a new website, Facebook page and Twitter account. They bring

Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
History Manston Airport 

Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944

September 17, 2016 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Manston’s role in Operation Market Garden, 17th September 1944
Stone Hill Park remove “Manston Tree” on Battle of Britain Day. Commemoration service held.
Campaigning, Meetings and Events History Manston Airport Stone Hill Park 

Stone Hill Park remove “Manston Tree” on Battle of Britain Day. Commemoration service held.

September 15, 2016 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Stone Hill Park remove “Manston Tree” on Battle of Britain Day. Commemoration service held.
Battle of Britain Day, 15th September 1940
History 

Battle of Britain Day, 15th September 1940

September 15, 2016 Neil Jordan Comments Off on Battle of Britain Day, 15th September 1940

Manston Airport

Manston Airport has a long and proud history stretching back 100 years. It played a major roles in WW1, WW2 and the Cold War. Operations at the airport were ceased on 15th May 2014.

We believe Manston Airport still has a future as an important local and national asset. We have set out to save Manston Airport and help secure its future as a vibrant, successful regional airfield.

About us

Supporters of Manston Airport is an organisation founded in August 2014 to support and pursue the re-establishment of Manston Airport as a viable and successful airport.

Supporters of Manston Airport aim to encourage the development of an economically sustainable airport that is environmentally and socially responsible.

We look to promote the advancement of employment, education, training and work experience through aviation industries. We also want to ensure the preservation of a historically important site.

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