- Expansion of the existing terminal building, with an extension to the east (6,700 square metres) and west (3,600 square metres) of the existing terminal to just over double its current overall floor area. This will include an increase in check-in desks (48 to 67) and an increase in security machines (7 to 12).
- A two level extension to the recently approved Western Apron Walkway, providing access to a Western Pier, serving six aircraft stands.
- A two level Eastern Apron Walkway, including replacement of the existing walkway to stands two to five. The Eastern Apron Walkway will serve eight aircraft stands with passenger pre-board zones adjacent to each stand, including a central gate lounge serving two of these stands.
- A two level Eastern Apron Pier serving four aircraft stands.
- Expansion of the aircraft parking apron to provide a total of 33 aircraft stands (compared with 27 aircraft stands available in summer 2008 and 26 aircraft stands included in the Western Walkway permitted development scheme).
- An extension to the Western Apron will provide six new aircraft stands; extension of the Eastern Apron will provide three new aircraft stands and a reconfiguration of the existing Eastern Apron is proposed. The layout of the stands will be configured to minimise ground noise.
- Two multi-storey car parks, one with four levels and one with five levels, will be located north of the terminal to provide short and long stay parking and facilities for the pick up and set down of passengers. Together these will have a capacity for approximately 3,850 cars.
- The uppermost floor of one of the car parks will accommodate a public transport interchange for buses and taxis. The pick up and set down facilities and the public transport interchange will replace the existing forecourt and pick up and drop off car park and be configured to meet the latest security requirements for vehicle access to new airport developments.
- A covered pedestrian link bridge will connect the public transport interchange and the multi-storey car park with the terminal building forecourt.
- A new three-storey administration building, with a floor space of 4,800 square metres, will be constructed just to the north west of the expanded terminal. The current administration building will be demolished.
- A new underground fuel storage depot will be constructed within the vicinity of the western perimeter of the north side car park. This will include the provision of three tanks having a capacity of 1,200 cubic metres each.
- The north side internal access road layout will be reconfigured to accommodate the new infrastructure and buildings, to improve vehicle circulation through the airport complex and enhance safety and security.
- The north side surface car park will be reconfigured to suit the new buildings and road layout and to maximise the use of the area available. This will include the resurfacing of the car park to improve the drainage arrangements.
- The Silver Zone car park will be redeveloped and extended to provide long stay car parking for approximately 12,000 cars. A 12 hectare area outside the existing operational boundary but adjacent to the Silver Zone car parking area will be used for overflow parking during the peak summer season.
- A new Silver Zone reception building will be provided in the centre of the car park and the existing reception facility will be demolished and removed. Staff car parking will be located within a dedicated area of the Silver Zone car park.
- Noise attenuation walls will be erected immediately to the north of the three new east apron aircraft stands and around the extended western apron.
- There will be a number of support and other ancillary developments and facilities, including a flight catering building, airline support building, and Motor Transport building.
- There will also be miscellaneous operational amendments to runway ends and taxiways.
- Landscaping and nature conservation enhancement measures are included in the application.
- The main airport access road will be widened.
- An on-site hotel development will be the subject of a separate planning application.
- With the exception of the overflow car parking area on the south-side, all development will occur within the airport’s boundary, concentrated on existing operational areas.
- No extension of the runway is proposed.
- The development will not be constructed all at once. Development will occur incrementally to meet the actual passenger demand over time.
Bristol Airport
June 2009
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