BAA is to withdraw its planning application to build a second runway at Stansted Airport.

The decision was announced yesterday in light of the coalition government’s views on airport expansion.

David Johnston, Stansted Airport’s managing director, said: “We have reflected carefully on the new Government’s clear intention to change its airports policy and have moved quickly to withdraw this application.

“Stansted Airport is a key driver of economic growth in this part of England, and we will continue to work hard to bring new business here and to work with our neighbours, and the wider community, to provide jobs and strong business and travel opportunities in the months and years ahead. We continue to believe that new airport capacity is needed in the South East of England, to strengthen the UK’s international trading links.”

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