London Stansted Airport has received planning permission from Uttlesford District Council to build a new £130million arrivals building. The airport aims to enhance passenger experience and provide capacity for growth over the next 10-15 years.
The new 34,000 m2arrivals building will be situated next to the current terminal and will include an expanded immigration and baggage reclaim areas, new retail facilities, improved access for all onward transport options and a public forecourt to create a warm environment for arriving passengers. The existing terminal will be renovated and dedicated to departing passengers, to avail more space for check-in, security and in the departure lounge.
Phase 1 of construction work is set to begin this summer to create additional capacity in the short term. This will also include additional check-in desks, additional seating and restaurants in the departure lounge. To minimize disruption of passengers during construction, construction of the arrivals building will be done outside the current terminal.
The project, which will begin in late 2018, is expected to take up to three years to complete .Stansted Airport’s Chief Executive, Andrew Cowan, said: “The granting of planning permission for our new £130 million arrivals building is excellent news for everyone connected to Stansted Airport and will transform our infrastructure and facilities to give our passengers the best possible experience.
“Stansted is a national asset and our investment will continue to boost competition and support economic growth, jobs and international connectivity for London and the East of England.“At a time when airport capacity in the country is at a premium, Stansted is playing a vital role in supporting both the regional and national economy. This project will strengthen our ability to do this by enabling us to make the most efficient use of our single runway.”With the planned structural updates, Stansted will become the only UK airport operating a dedicated arrivals and departures terminal.
