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I was very disappointed to hear this, but not totally surprised.
NIMBYism at its worst. People moved to that area knowing there was an airport there and that it has been looking to expand for many, many years, so why grumble and oppose when the chance to expand, increase employment and bring a whole lot of benefits to the area.
I do believe that the benefits have been greatly played down; almost every kind of business would benefit, from industrial/manufacturing, research and development (the new Discovery Park close by), hotels and guest houses, shops, pubs and everything in between.
It is incredible, blind stupidity that will hang around Thanet's neck for years to come.
It certainly hasn't done Dover, Deal or Sandwich any favours either.
As has been stated above, much money has been spent on new roads around there and the new Park-way train station won't now be built - will it ?
Such short-sightedness.
Roger