Earl Howeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the sale of RAF Bentwaters has been completed; if so, to whom it has been sold; what plans there are for its development; and whether they are satisfied with the terms of the sale.
§ The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Gilbert)The MoD concluded the sale of the former RAF Bentwaters to Bentwaters Investments Ltd., on 15 May 1997.
The site was sold with the benefit of outline planning permission and a planning agreement which has placed considerable obligations on the new owner. Bentwaters Investments Ltd. are currently discussing the future development of the site with the local authority concerned. The department is satisfied with the terms of the sale.