Masterplan 2018–2037 Draft consultation report March 2018 Officially the UK’s best small airport Doncaster Sheffield Airport – masterplan 2018–2037 Now flying long distance DSA’s expansion continues with TUI announcing an extra 110,000 seats, with six fantastic new routes for summer 2019 and Yorkshire’s only direct long-haul destination with flights to Florida. The new destinations will be on sale from April 2018. NEW FOR SUMMER 2019 ORLANDO, FLORIDA PULA, CROATIA HURGHADA, EGYPT KOS, GREECE BODRUM, TURKEY ENFIDHA, TUNISIA 2 Contents 1 Foreword 4 2 Introduction and executive summary 12 Passenger 18 Cargo 20 Aero Centre Yorkshire 21 3 Vision and objectives 24 4 Development context 30 5 The airport today 40 The airport present day 42 History and development 50 6 The future of the airport 52 The masterplan – key features 63 Site road network 75 Environmental considerations 77 Safeguarding 87 Economic impact of the masterplan 89 7 Consultation and engagement 98 8 Glossary and abbreviations 102 9 Plans 108 Plan 1: Airport location map 111 Plan 2: Woodland structure 113 Plan 3: Local linkages map 115 Plan 4: Environmental context 117 Plan 5: Draft masterplan 2018 119 Plan 6: Draft masterplan 2037 121 Plan 7: Land use 123 3 Doncaster Sheffield Airport – masterplan 2018–2037 1 Foreword 4 5 1 Foreword Foreword Why is this masterplan important to you? This masterplan sets out what the future for the Nationally, DSA offers a unique opportunity to airport holds, and how its unique potential will be deliver a major international gateway for the country. fulfilled to deliver major international connectivity The site, infrastructure and available aviation for Yorkshire, surrounding regions and the UK. capacity are all primed to accommodate growth. Furthermore, it explains how the airport and Whilst the planned expansion in South East its wider estate will drive significant job creation aviation capacity is much needed for UK plc in Doncaster and the Sheffield City Region. and we support that expansion, it cannot alone The plan shows how the airport will become a place deliver the aviation capacity to meet the demand combining living, working and travel, truly a part forecast for the UK. DSA is ready now to provide a of the social and geographical fabric of Yorkshire sizeable contribution towards UK aviation capacity and The Humber, North Nottinghamshire, needs and support rebalancing the UK economy Lincolnshire and North Derbyshire. through practical and cost-effective additions to existing aviation and wider transport infrastructure. Locally an airport serves many purposes – a fully realised Doncaster Sheffield Airport At present, DSA and its wider Aero Centre Yorkshire (DSA) and its wider 1,600-acre site, known as site adds a gross valued added of £62 million per Aero Centre Yorkshire (ACY) will offer a vast number annum to the regional economy and supports of skilled jobs for present and future generations. almost 1,000 jobs. This in itself sees the airport Spending will be retained by attracting businesses making a major contribution to the economy. and people to the area and by providing easily However, through this masterplan we will outline accessible international connectivity locally. how the current contribution Aero Centre Yorkshire makes to the economy and labour markets An international airport puts a region on the of the region can grow exponentially. global map, the airport acts as a magnet to draw people and investment to the region, The government’s Aviation Policy Framework driving economic activity and other industries recommends that airports produce masterplans such as tourism. The DSA masterplan outlines which should be updated every five years in order not only how passenger, cargo and general to create a clear statement of intent from the aviation growth will be delivered but how airport operator, enabling and safeguarding future over manageable stages the airport will move development of the airport. Our masterplan intends towards being a well-planned, sustainable, to go beyond that and show why DSA can deliver mixed employment and residential area including so much more and be of national significance. a range of retail, leisure and other amenities. 6 Doncaster Sheffield Airport – masterplan 2018–2037 What does the masterplan entail? The masterplan provides illustrative but realistic Alongside these developments would be an plans to outline the development and growth enlarged residential area, with all uses centred of the airport between 2018 and 2037. around a new hub of retail, food and drink, hotel and other community services. This marks an important time for DSA as it is The ambition is to make the airport truly a place experiencing significant growth resulting from that people come to travel, work, live and socialise. new passenger services, increased cargo and general aviation activity. The plan will set out the The masterplan will also tell the story of where expected scenario for the airport’s future growth DSA has come from, where success and as well as an aspirational high growth scenario. progress have been achieved despite challenging economic conditions. It will show the important It will also make reference to the airport’s separate considerations the airport must take into account Vision Plan document which outlines the almost when planning its growth so as to minimise unrivalled capacity opportunity that DSA presents and mitigate any impact it may have, such as and explores the scale of connectivity and economic on the environment. The masterplan will also benefits that would arise should this transformational outline the economic contribution that will opportunity be realised. This would see the high be delivered, creating sustainable, high value growth case and much beyond achieved. and high skilled opportunities for local people, benefitting the region and the UK as a whole. The masterplan will also show how the airport and the wider 1,600-acre Aero Centre Yorkshire estate will develop. The site is already in the midst of a transition towards a sustainable community anchored by significant additional airside and landside employment developments. 7 1 Foreword Setting and planning aspirational goals The masterplan covers three main areas of Critically the masterplan futureproofs all parts growth at the airport – passenger, cargo and of the airport’s business by setting out the development of the wider ACY site. land required necessary to meet the level of development to realise the high growth scenario Forecasting passenger and cargo involves for passengers, cargo and the wider site. dealing with many variables, some are in the control of the airport and our stakeholders The forecast scenarios have been whilst others are external factors such as developed by specialist independent the market, competitor activity, changes in forecasters based on assumptions agreed technology and government policy. with the DSA aviation development team. The masterplan therefore sets out a core The current planning consent for the airport growth scenario of what is likely to be limits aircraft movements of 57,000 with achieved but also presents a high growth the airport having seen an average of 16,000 scenario reflecting the aspiration, opportunity movements per year over the last 3 years. and capabilities presented by DSA and ACY. Growth beyond these numbers will require further planning consent which is supported in The high growth scenario would be principle within the Doncaster Core Strategy. dependent on a number of factors that could facilitate accelerated growth of the airport The necessary planning applications would be but cannot be wholly guaranteed such as: subject to appropriate assessments of the impact on the immediate locality and areas beneath flight paths. – Above anticipated demand through unexpected changing market conditions – Rail connectivity to the East Coast Mainline being achieved at the site during the masterplan period – Limitations on capacity growth in major airports in the South East / North West – Changes in government policy – e.g. greater support for uncongested regional airports and their role as economic growth clusters – Economic growth higher than current long term forecasts – Deregulation within the aviation sector – e.g. slot rights between UK and other countries such as China – Regulatory environment - e.g. reduction of air passenger duty and greater equality in cost burdens borne relative to the size of the airport 8 Doncaster Sheffield Airport – masterplan 2018–2037 Positively impacting people’s lives The airport is owned by Doncaster Sheffield Airports are long-term projects taking many Airport Ltd, which is a subsidiary of the Peel Group. years to develop and requiring considerable Peel Group is one of the leading infrastructure, ongoing investment. Peel has invested real estate and investment enterprises in the UK, £200 million developing DSA and ACY to date operating nationally, although mainly in the North and sees it as the epitome of its mantra of of England, in transport and logistics, retail and determination, perseverance and patience. leisure, land and property, energy and media. In 2013, Peel re-acquired its majority ownership The group have been developing airports for over of the airport from Vantage Group Services who 20 years and have extensive expertise in airport had taken a majority share back in 2010. infrastructure planning and development. Since re-acquiring the airport, a new business strategy has been put in place to Peel is passionate about the growth, regeneration drive long-term growth of the airport with and prosperity of the North of England and is clear signs being seen over recent years. committed to ensuring the long-term growth and success of DSA. It has a track record By working together in partnership with of reinvesting into communities creating stakeholders locally, regional and nationally, economic activity, employment and a better the group believes it can achieve its goal to be the standard of life for everyone in the North. UK airport of choice for airlines, passengers and freight operators in the area east of the Pennines.