CAMPAIGNERS are set to battle on against Southampton Airport’s runway extension.

Last week it was announced that the High Court had refused two applications for a judicial review against the airport’s 164 metre runway extension.

The extension was given planning permission by Eastleigh Borough Council earlier this year, but has faced delays due to ongoing legal action.

After the applications were rejected, applicants then had seven days to appeal the decision.

Now though, a spokesperson for one of the companies responsible for the legal action, GOESA Ltd has said that the company will continue to pursue its case.

The spokesperson told the Echo: “GOESA has the opportunity to renew the application for a judicial review at an oral hearing, and it intends to do that.”

Over £60k was raised by campaigners for legal fees through an online fundraising page.

But now an airport spokesperson has said they are “disappointed” as this will “delay the much-needed economic benefits and employment opportunities that our runway plans will deliver”.

They added however: “In light of the extensive scrutiny and public consultations undertaken by Eastleigh Borough Council, we are confident that the Courts will back the Council’s resolution to grant planning approval.”

Bournemouth International Airport Ltd had launched its own judicial review case against the airport in Eastleigh but this was also refused by the High Court.

But council leader, Cllr Keith House added: “It is telling that Bournemouth Airport have not sought to progress their judicial review following its rejection by the High Court.

“GOESA should do the same and stop trying to block economic recovery and jobs that will be secured by establishing a viable Southampton Airport for the future.

“The High Court has already backed the Council’s decision once. Yet another hearing will just create more delay and put the Airport’s future at risk.”