| Action | Deliver enhanced facilities at Glasgow Airport and supporting improvements in surface transport and other infrastructure. |
NPF2 Paragraph Reference | 84, 105, 111, 117, 118, 119, 186, Map 10, Annex -National Development 4. |
Contribution to NPF Strategy | - Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
- Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.
- Strengthens links with the rest of the world.
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| Milestones (1) | 2009 onwards - Reflect policy objectives of Air Transport White Paper, Glasgow Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan and airport masterplan in development plans and associated action programmes, regional transport strategy and development management decisions. Consider need for further environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation including design, protection of biodiversity, measures to reduce effects on health, air quality, noise, water, soils, landscape and cultural heritage and long term assessment of carbon impacts. Work with air transport operators to minimise emissions by deploying operational and technological measures. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (1) | Renfrewshire Council
SPT, GCVSDPA, BAA, Transport Scotland |
| Progress (1) | February 8, 2011 - Consultative Draft Airport Masterplan published. A new economic contribution study has been completed and a summary is contained in the draft Masterplan. Feb - May 2011 - Public drop-in sessions held at Airport and in the surrounding communities. March 11, 2011 - BAA led Steering Group last met. End 2011 - Publication of final version of Airport Masterplan. |
| Milestones (2) | 2010-11 - undertake strategic transport study. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (2) | BAA, SPT, Transport Scotland, Renfrewshire Council, Glasgow City Council. |
| Progress (2) | Airport Surface Access Strategy was published in 2009. Strathclyde Partnership For Transport (SPT) supports measures to deliver improvements in surface transport to Glasgow Airport and the development of airport infrastructure. A study has been jointly commissioned by Glasgow Airport, Transport Scotland, SPT, Renfrewshire Council and Glasgow City Council to consider the strategic transport network that serves the airport, how the network performs and what the transport planning objectives should be to improve the network. This study will be completed by summer 2011. SPT is a member of the BAA led steering group and actively supports the strategic transport study for Glasgow Airport including providing a funding contribution to the initial capacity study. |
| Milestones (3) | Pre 2014 - Completion of Glasgow Airport Rail Link. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (3) | Transport Scotland, SPT
Renfrewshire Council, BAA GCVSDPA, Scottish Enterprise. |
Progress (3) | September 17, 2009 - As part of the draft budget statement to Parliament, Scottish Ministers announced the cancellation of the branch line element of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link project. Work on the main line between Glasgow Central and Paisley will continue. |
| Milestones (4) | 2020 - 2040 - Submission of planning application(s) for expansion of operational land to the north and additional runway, if needed. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (4) | BAA
GCVSDPA, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Government. |
Progress (4) | Up to 2020, the Draft Airport Master Plan anticipates that forecast passenger demand can be substantially accommodated by existing airport facilities. Between 2020 and 2040, more significant development may be required, including additional aircraft parking stands, terminal facilities and airport related uses. The need for a second runway may also need to be reviewed around 2040. |