Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 January 2006.

Stansted Airport

Question: How many listed properties will be affected by the possible construction of a second runway at Stansted Airport, as described by BAA on 9 December; and

Answer: BAA’s Stansted Generation 2 consultation document, published on the 9 December, states that the possible construction of its preferred second runway airport layout option (option A) would entail the loss of 25 listed properties (grade II).This is slightly fewer than was stated in the White Paper; the assessment for the indicative runway layout option shown in the White Paper was that it would entail a loss of 29 listed buildings and two scheduled ancient monuments.BAA’s consultation document also contains a map of environmental features in the Stansted airport vicinity, which includes the sites of listed buildings, scheduled ancient monuments and conservation areas. BAA’s consultation closes on 24 March, and further details can be obtained at their website at www.stanstedairport.com/future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3023; 677 c46-7WA
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Construction Demolition Airports Listed buildings Stansted Airport
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk