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Search the Public Notice PortalLondon Stansted Airport is planning to increase passenger numbers to up to 51 million per year "to make best use of its existing single runway".
Bosses have submitted initial plans, which include proposed consideration of environmental impacts, for the changes which would also see two new taxiway links to the runway.
The airport also insists "no additional flights are required" for the rise in the number of passengers proposed.
The plans state the existing limit on the total number of aircraft movements of 274,000 a year, as first approved in 2008, is to remain unchanged as no additional flights are required to meet the additional passenger demand.
Bosses say this is due to "new generation aircraft" such as the Boeing 737- Max10 and Airbus 321neo aircraft, which will be the "dominant" aircraft operating at Stansted in the future.
These aircraft are larger and carry more passengers than the existing models they will replace.
Accordingly, the airport expects to see an increase in average seats per flight from 191 to around 217 by the late 2030s.
The planning documents highlight the main "issues and impacts predicted": considering how traffic may grow on more sensitive local roads; understanding air quality and noise issues associated with traffic growth; considering total traffic movements on key junctions and highways links to ensure they remain suitable and safe; and understanding the impact of additional airport travel on other users of public transport services.
The initial planning application was submitted after the airport revealed a five-year £1.1bn investment programme, including a £600 million extension to the airport’s existing terminal, with a "bright spacious environment", more seating areas, new shops, bars and restaurants to "give travellers even more choice than they have today".
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"With airlines offering more seats to more destinations, we will improve the choice passengers have, the value travel we offer, and make the most of our efficient terminal that is well connected to the local area.
"We’re proud of the role we play locally, have always taken our responsibilities seriously and will continue to do so as we make best use of our existing single runway, providing even more employment opportunities and working closely with local businesses to help them grow as the airport does.
"Over the coming months, we will be engaging widely with our local community on what the plan will involve, to ensure those who live and work near the airport and those who take advantage of the connectivity we provide get a chance to help shape the airport’s future."
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