London Luton Airport embarks on GBP100m transformation
UK's London Luton Airport stated (02-Jul-2014) final planning consent has been given for a GBP100 million development of London Luton Airport. The work will increase annual passenger capacity from 12 million to 18 million by 2031. The plans, including an expanded and modernised terminal building and improved surface access, are forecast to increase the Airport's annual economic impact by GBP283 million to GBP1.2 billion, and create over 5000 jobs in Luton and the surrounding areas. Final planning consent was provided by Luton Borough Council after the Department for Communities and Local Government ruled in Apr-2014 that the planning application could proceed. The announcement follows a number of significant developments at London Luton under new owners Aena and Ardian. The construction work at London Luton Airport will take place over three phases and will include the following:
- A larger, modernised terminal building;
- Up to 20 security passenger screening lanes;
- 15 immigration passenger screening lanes;
- Up to eight international and one domestic passenger reclaim belts;
- Increased retail, catering, circulation and seating areas;
- A new two-storey pier;
- A newly configured road system in front of the Central Terminal Area;
- A new parallel taxiway to unlock capacity for an additional six million passengers a year from the existing runway;
- New car parking facilities including a new multi-storey car park. [more - original PR]