Special Editions - Exclusive access to our special reports which detail how airport operators have approached major expansion projects. The Plan sets out the Council's vision and strategy for land use whilst also providing the basis for assessing planning applications along with its associated Supplementary Guidance. “The aviation world has changed and as an airport – and the wider group – we need to adapt by responding to the needs and wants of our airline partners and passengers through our future airport model.”, Meanwhile, a stand-out highlight of Johnston’s first year as MD was introducing the A380 to regular service on Emirates’ Dubai route. “The study confirmed the huge economic benefits the airport generates today, but also highlighted that the economic benefits unlocked by the Master Plan can increase to £2.5 billion (€2.8bn) GVA and support 43,000 jobs as the airport grows,” says Johnston. Glasgow is one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe, and a large amount of real estate development is planned in and around the airport’s economic cluster. Mapping has been prepared to illustrate the distribution of actions. “It takes a partnership approach to not only tell Glasgow’s story, but to sell its growing reputation as a destination of choice to airlines. Leading developments is Mark Johnston, Managing Director, Glasgow Airport. Details of the development plan process can be found below along with the various documents which have been produced throughout the preparation process. “My first year as MD has been both hugely rewarding and at times challenging,” he begins. “Glasgow Airport’s electricity grid supply is also now 100% sourced from renewable energy, and we continue to work with our retailers and tenants to improve our waste performance.”, Looking ahead, he explains that the airport plans to launch the Master Plan consultation in the autumn, with a view to finalising it by the end of the year. “However, as we anticipated, 2019 has been challenging,” Johnston explains. Revised Environmental Report [20Mb] : May 2014, Habitats Regulations Appraisal Screening Report [124kb] : May 2014, Schedule of Land in Council Ownership [55kb] : May 2014, Schedule of Proposals [16kb] : November 2016], Location Plans of Transport Proposals [1Mb] : November 2016, Location Plans of Housing Proposals [13Mb] : November 2016, Equalities Impact Assessment Screening Report [282kb], Development Plan Scheme 2020 - 2021 [1Mb], Background Papers and Supporting Documents, City Development Plan : 29 March 2017 [17Mb], Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2019 Winners [290kb], City Development Plan - Interactive Maps Gallery. The masterplan report has been informed by extensive community and stakeholder engagement work over a 2 year period. With its recent economic impact study, upcoming 2040 Master Plan, and the recent arrival of the A380, these are also busy times for Glasgow Airport, which is owned by AGS Airports Limited. The masterplan will sow the seeds and set out the placemaking principles that will allow the new homes to integrate into the existing neighbourhood. We have invested more than £130 million (€145m) in our facilities since 2011 and have a strategy in place through our Master Plan to put us on the path to becoming a 17 million passenger airport by 2040.”. We are proposing a mixed use development in the Tradeston area of Glasgow. “The findings were hugely significant and we want to continue to grow in a sustainable and responsible manner. It details who has responsibility to carry out the actions and the timescale for the action. Cowlairs Regeneration Project which is part of the Glasgow North priority area for regeneration consists of developing 850 new homes which will include 200 for Mid Market Rent. If you wish to be added to the Consultation Database for Glasgow City Development Plan 2 please subscribe by completing the online registration form. Edinburgh-based 7N Architects has revealed their masterplan for Shawfield in Glasgow, a development containing 1.2 million square feet of "flexible business space" next to the River Clyde. Ryanair had grown considerably since arriving in Glasgow in 2014 and the closure meant the loss of 100 jobs, almost one million passengers and the number of routes operated by the airline cut from 23 to three – although, since then, four routes have been reinstated.”, The airport’s response to such a significant loss was Johnston’s first priority. to Scotland,” says Johnston. By Ross Falconer. He adds that building the planned rail link is crucial for the airport and the wider region. To do this, we work closely with our city and national partners to develop compelling propositions for carriers to choose Glasgow over competing cities.”, In addition, over the past decade Glasgow Airport has increased its freight throughput nearly four-fold and is the principal freight airport for Scotland, with more than £1.6 billion (€1.8bn) of exports and £1.8 billion (€2bn) of imports passing through the airport in 2017. Glasgow is one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe, and a large amount of real estate development is planned in and around the airport’s economic cluster. Cowlairs Project Team has produced the Cowlairs Masterplan Report to promote a vision and place principles to guide the redevelopment of the site.