Application Number: 09/P/1022/VO Name: Rod Dennis Address: 20 Beryl Road Bristol BS3 3DH Tel: Email: rod.dennis@yahoo.com Date and time of comment left: 02-07-2009 21:47 Comment Type: Support Proposal Comment: I believe that development of BIA is essential in continuing to ensure travellers have no need to travel to the South East of Birmingham in order to fly short or long haul. The M4 and Heathrow and Gatwick airports are congested enough as it is, and it is important that people have a viable, local alternative to make use of. BIA has committed to the site at Lulsgate over Filton, so it is essential that development continues. Improved and increased frequency public transport from all parts of the city (especially the north and east) is essential, as is the Bus Rapid Transit system.