There was good news in the South West this week as plans to expand Bristol Airport parking provision were given the rubber stamp of approval by North Somerset Council, the North Somerset Times reports. Parking plans have been in limbo at Bristol Airport since 2011, with disputes over exactly when further expansion was due to go ahead. But with more parking spaces now definitely on the cards, how can the growing number of passengers using these terminals save on their parking costs?
More Bristol Airport Parking Welcome
Although there was always going to be more Bristol Airport parking made available at some point on the future, authorities had been battling council directives since June when it was ruled that no further expansion could go ahead until the first phase of their current multi-storey car park development was completed. However, airport officials challenged this and now North Somerset Council’s planning and regulatory committee has given permission for the work to go ahead.
The Bristol Airport parking provision in question relates to the expansion of their Silver Zone car park to accommodate 3650 more spaces, something that’s been in high demand as Bristol continues to see an increase in its passenger numbers. Bristol Airport CEO Robert Sinclair has commented on the need for great flexibility as a result of this growth:
“These applications simply seek to vary the phasing of development which has already been approved, with no additional car parking spaces. We simply need more flexibility to adapt the phasing of development.”
Questions Still Remain
However, even though this news has been welcomed by many, there are still some questions arising over parking near Bristol Airport as a whole. Local residents aren’t disputing the great need for more Bristol Airport parking, but are concerned whether this new move means there will be a delay on the original multi-storey car park development. It remains to be seen whether this will now be put on the back-burner while the newly agreed expansion is being completed.
How Can Bristol Airport Users Benefit?
Although they will have to wait for those extra 3650 spaces along with more multi-storey parking, Bristol Airport passengers can still get a good price on their parking when they use a Bristol Airport parking discount code to book their spaces in advance. Parking at Airports can provide a useful online tool that allows travellers to arrange their parking provision, and with the Bristol Airport parking discount code they have available, it’s possible to save up to 72% off the price, as well as access an additional 12% saving on top of this.
So for those planning on departing from Bristol Airport in the future, there’s plenty of parking flexibility and choice on the horizon. But if their travel date is sooner, planning ahead can still pay in terms of both savings and convenience.