Manston Airport In Kent can reopen for freight after the Secretary of State granted it a Development Consent Order

Liam Cooper

Published: 9:46 am August 19, 2022

Updated: 10:04 pm March 8, 2026

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The Secretary of State granted Manston Airport in Kent a Development Consent Order yesterday, allowing it to reopen for freight.

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The outcome is a huge victory for local campaigners who have fought for years to keep the site from being developed for housing.

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