BAA wants to boost passenger capacity at Stansted Airport

Uttlesford District Council last week refused a BAA expansion application, citing nine reasons for refusal.

BAA will appeal against the decision and take the case to a public inquiry.

The Stop Stansted Expansion group has launched a campaign to raise �100,000 to pay for expert witnesses and legal advisors to challenge the plans.

The group said more that �10,000 had been pledged by members of the community before the appeal was announced.