Rochford councillors have agreed to ask Southend Council for more details from airport bosses on their controversial runway proposals.

Shaun Scrutton, Rochford District Council's head of planning, said: "I do believe it's important this council has all the information necessary in order to make a reasoned judgment in respect of this application."

Planning proposals for improvement works to the existing runway include moving St Laurence Church, a Grade 1 listed building, and the realignment of Eastwoodbury Lane.

Published Tuesday, February 25, 2003

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