The final decision on an expanded terminal lies with the government

Controversial plans submitted last year to establish a larger passenger terminal are debated on Thursday night.

Although the final decision rests with the government, the outcome of this debate will be the last chance for councillors to influence the outcome.

Protestors are expected to voice their objections at the council meeting.

Planning officers are recommending councillors give their support as long as a series of measures are put in place to appease nearby residents.

Those would include grants for noise insulation and a restriction on night flights.

Two public inquiries are due to be held into various aspects of the expansion application but the government will be asked to merge them into one to save time and money.