The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government John Denham, has given his blessing to Southend Airport's expansion plans.
Southend Council's Development & Control Committee approved the expansion plans on the 20th January but the decision was subject to an Article 14 direction issued a few days earlier which prevented the scheme from going ahead without his permission.
The Secretary of State has informed the council that he will not be referr the plans to a Public Enquiry.
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The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government John Denham, has given his blessing to Southend Airport's expansion plans.
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