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Representation by Peter Mannell

Date submitted
8 June 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses
  1. Luton airport is effectively owned by Luton Borough Council, therefore any approvals by LBC include "self-interest". This is blatently undemocratic. 2) Inadequate provision for the increase in traffic resulting from any expansion. 3) Inadequate efforts made to reduce aircraft noise, in particular Easterly departures routed to directly overfly Harpenden, when a very small change would re-route aircraft away from built-up areas, thereby reducing noise impact and increasing safety. Some aircraft do take this minor diversion, but it is clearly not a mandatory requirement.