斯坦斯特德机场扩展到5 100万乘客获得当地支持,有待最后审查。 Stansted Airport's expansion to 51 million passengers gains local support, pending final review.

扩大斯坦斯特德机场以每年处理多达5 100万乘客的计划得到了埃塞克斯居民和当地企业的有力支持,并提交了1 100多份肯定意见。 Plans to expand Stansted Airport to handle up to 51 million passengers annually have gained strong support from Essex residents and local businesses, with over 1,100 positive comments submitted. 机场于6月申请机场升级,以增加800万乘客,理由是区域连通性和经济增长有所改善。 The airport applied in June for airfield upgrades to add eight million more passengers, citing improved regional connectivity and economic growth. 支持者包括Essex大学、自由港东区和旅行者,他们赞扬机场的效率和可达性。 Supporters include the University of Essex, Freeport East, and travelers who praised the airport’s efficiency and accessibility. 环境问题依然存在,英格兰自然社敦促减轻对哈特菲尔德森林和Elsenham Wood等受保护地点的影响,包括为电气化公共交通提供资金。 Environmental concerns remain, with Natural England urging mitigation for impacts on protected sites like Hatfield Forest and Elsenham Wood, including funding for electrified public transport. 国家高速公路尚未发出最后建议,建议11月之前可能不会作出决定。 National Highways has not yet issued a final recommendation, suggesting a decision may not come before November. 接受公众评论至10月27日为止。 Public comments are accepted until October 27.