Jo Johnson, MP for Orpington, has said: "News that BHAL has resubmitted its application to Bromley Council for a temporary change of the lease during the 2012 Olympic Games has revived fears amongst my constituents that changes could inadvertently set a precedent for a permanent expansion of the airport. While I recognise that the airport has amended its proposal to take into account some of residents' concerns, I remain opposed to any ad hoc change to the lease that could come back to haunt the Council at a future point.

"I therefore once again urge the Council to continue to respect the wishes of local residents, especially those living under the flightpath, who made their views explicit in the public consultation that was held earlier this year.  As I've said before, the concerns of residents must be given the greatest weight in the council's deliberations.  The existing lease, in my view, offers Biggin Hill considerable scope to take advantage of the commercial opportunities offered by the Olympics and I look forward to it playing a proud role in the staging of the greatest show on earth."