Coach firm appeals rejection of cut-price airport parking plan
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 07:02 · Archive
South Norfolk and Broadland Council has rejected plans for affordable parking at Norwich Airport.
Anthony Marett, CEO of Marett's Chariots, is appealing South Norfolk and Broadland Council's rejection of plans to create affordable parking for Norwich Airport passengers. The scheme would have offered 52 parking spaces at his commercial coach park on Buxton Road in Frettenham for £50 a week, with coach transfers to and from the terminal included. This is significantly cheaper than Norwich Airport's current rates of a minimum of £80 per week in winter and £100 per week in summer.
Norwich Airport, Spixworth Parish Council and Frettenham Parish Council all objected to the plans, citing increased traffic concerns. The coach park is a 10-minute drive from the airport.
Marett is defending the proposal, arguing it would have minimal impact on traffic. He insists the scheme would generate no more than eight extra cars a day, plus two 16-seat minibuses making passenger transfers. He said: 'We are appealing the decision immediately. I really cannot see why the plans would be objected to. As a business, we thought this would be suitable for the area.'
How it is being reported
- Airport parking plan that could save passengers up to £50 a week rejectedAnthony Marett has launched an appeal after the council rejected Marett’s Chariots’ scheme offering £50-a-week Norwich Airport parking at Frettenham.Eastern Daily Press · 23 Oct, 06:00
- Airport parking plan that could save passengers up to £50 a week rejectedAnthony Marett has launched an appeal after the council rejected Marett’s Chariots’ scheme offering £50-a-week Norwich Airport parking at Frettenham.Norwich Evening News · 23 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Anthony Marett · Marett's Chariots · Norwich Airport · Frettenham · South Norfolk and Broadland Council · Spixworth Parish Council · Frettenham Parish Council
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