By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter
Opponents of the plans to extend Southampton Airport’s runway have appealed against the High Court’s decision to refuse a judicial review, it has been confirmed.
Members of Group Opposed to the Expansion of Southampton Airport Ltd (GOESA) have renewed their calls for a judicial review over the proposals to extend the runway by 164m.
Last week the High Court refused the group’s initial request for a judicial review.
But opponents were given seven days to appeal the High Court’s decision.
GOESA has now confirmed that it will continue to pursue its case.
A GOESA spokesperson said: “We are asking for the judicial review to go-ahead. Our request has gone in. We think we have a strong case and we want it to be heard independently. The court will have to decide whether to allow the judicial review.”
It is understood that a hearing could be held in the coming weeks.
Both Bournemouth International Airport Ltd and GOESA asked for a judicial review and had their initial requests rejected.
Bournemouth Intentional Airport is yet to officially confirm whether it has also appealed against the court’s decision.
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