Coach firm's cheap airport parking plan faces multiple objections
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:32 · Archive
A coach company's proposal to offer 52 parking spaces at £50 per week for Norwich Airport passengers has drawn objections from the airport and parish councils.
Anthony Marett, CEO of Marett's Chariots coach company, applied in August to South Norfolk and Broadland Council to convert part of his commercial coach park in Frettenham into 52 airport parking spaces. The scheme would charge passengers £50 per week for parking, with return shuttle transfers to and from Norwich Airport included. This would undercut the airport's own charges: a minimum of £80 per week in winter and £100 per week in summer.
Norwich Airport, Spixworth Parish Council and Frettenham Parish Council have all objected to the plans. Norwich Airport raised concerns about operational grounds and planning policy, and stated that the scheme relies on using the airport's forecourt "without permission". An officer from South Norfolk and Broadland Council's environmental quality team also objected, claiming the six 500-lumen bollard lights proposed for the site could disturb bats. Traffic concerns have been cited as a reason for objections from the parish councils.
How it is being reported
- Objections over plans promising 'affordable' parking for Norwich Airport passengersMarett’s Chariots boss criticises objections to 52-space airport parking scheme in Frettenham, which could save Norwich Airport passengers £50 a week.Eastern Daily Press · 16 Oct, 06:00
- Objections over plans promising 'affordable' parking for Norwich Airport passengersMarett’s Chariots boss criticises objections to 52-space airport parking scheme in Frettenham, which could save Norwich Airport passengers £50 a week.Norwich Evening News · 16 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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