URL: https://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8098

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Report seeking approval of the Development Strategy for the future direction of Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Content: Report seeking approval of the Development Strategy for the future direction of Cornwall Airport Newquay. DECISION:   RESOLVED:   1.  That the outcome of the Airport Strategic Review undertaken during the previous Council Administration be supported and that it be formally recorded that ‘Project Corduroy’ be closed.   2.  That the future direction for the development of the Airport Estate, to be taken forward by Cornwall Airport Limited (CAL), as part of the Corserv Ltd Companies, as set out in the Development Strategy provided in summary at Appendix 1 and of which fuller details are provided in exempt Appendix 2, be endorsed.   3.  That an initial one year and then a subsequent long-term plan for delivering the Development Strategy from 2027/28 be brought forward as part of the Corserv business planning process.   4.  That the proposed CAL Business Plans, setting out the overall proposal for Airport growth, investment and development, be approved through the normal business plan cycle of the Council.  Furthermore, all formal proposals be brought back to Cabinet with an appropriate business case for final approval, unless specifically approved during the business plan process.   5.  That up to £0.270m be allocated from the Place and Green Growth Reserve to support implementation of the Development Strategy during 2025/26 to provide specialist technical resources, for CAL and the Council in advance of receiving a proposal from Corserv in the next CAL Business Plan.   6.  That an Airport Consultative Forum be reinstated by CAL and, in addition, that a programme of engagement be put in place to inform and receive feedback from residents and the business community about the proposed development of the Airport and adjoining land, including regular liaison with the Divisional Member/s.   7.  That a new Masterplan be produced through a full resident and business engagement programme with such Masterplan to be presented to Cabinet for formal Council adoption in due course.     Reason for the Decision:  As contained within the report.   Alternative options considered:   None other than contained within the report.   Conflicts of interest declared:   None.   Dispensations granted in respect of a conflict of interest:   N/A  

Date of Decision: July 30, 2025