Bristol Airport expansion granted at High Court

The expansion of Bristol Airport will be allowed to go ahead, the High Court has ruled. Campaigners have been appealing against the Planning Inspectorate's decision to allow the expansion. North Somerset Council rejected the expansion in 2020 on environmental grounds but that decision was later overruled by the government agency. Expansion would see the airport increase its capacity from 10m to 12m passengers per year. Campaigners have said they are "extremely disappointed" after Tuesday's hearing result but have said they are already planning on challenging the ruling. A spokesperson for the airport said: "Bristol Airport welcomes the High Court Judge's decision to dismiss the claim and uphold the planning permission to increase Bristol Airport's capacity". They added the decision will create 5,000 new jobs and will see millions of pounds invested in improving customer experience.<br/>