Leeds Bradford Airport warned by Leeds City council that it…
Leeds Bradford Airport has been warned it could face legal action after breaching the number of flights allowed at night. Leeds City Council served a breach of planning condition notice after finding that there were there were 3,667 night-time flights last summer – about 25% more than permitted under planning rules. Failure to comply with the limits is a criminal offence. If the airport continues to breach the rules it could be served with an enforcement notice to ensure compliance. The airport is bound to limit flights between 11pm and 7am to minimise noise pollution. An investigation was launched after the council received a complaint in October last year. Leeds Bradford Airport said the technology it used to record flight traffic data was not working correctly. Chris Foren, chair of Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “Last year, we told the council that we believed there had been over 600 more flights than allowed at night from LBA during the 2022 summer season.” It is hoped that the airport will now stick to its limit this summer. .Tweet Leeds Bradford Airport breached rules on night-time flights Tuesday 6 June 2023 Leeds Bradford Airport exceeded the cap by 747 flights. Bosses at Leeds Bradford Airport have been warned they could face legal action after breaching the number of flights allowed at night. Leeds City Council served a breach of plan
