Airport parking appeals dismissed
Six operators of eight car park sites near Bristol International Airport have lost appeals over using their land as unofficial car parks.
In 2003, North Somerset Council refused retrospective permission for the land to be used for parking.
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Bridget Campbell, of the government inspectorate, said in two cases up to 350 cars parking on land was causing “a serious loss of openness”.
She said the numbers of cars at Freeman’s Farm and The Oakes made the countryside area feel urban.
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The owners… were given until 20 January 2005 to cease the parking practice.
Councillor Peter Burden said: “The council is committed to protecting the green belt from further damage by mass off-airport parking.”
