Biggin Hill Airport has requested permission from its landlord Bromley Council to open from 6.30am to 11pm each day from July 13 to September 23 in 2012.

Orpington MP Jo Johnson is concerned about creating a precedent if the airport's proposals are approved.  While supportive of getting behind the Olympic effort, Mr Johnson said it was paramount those living under the flight path were given "the greatest weight" in any decision.

Mr Johnson said: "It's important everybody swings behind the Olympic effort. It's a national event, we all have a contribution to make.  However I am extremely concerned at the possibility that we accidentally, in support of the Olympics, set a precedent that considerably changes the nature of the airport to the detriment of very large residential communities who could suffer as a result."

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