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9 December 2024

The Secretary of State for Transport has issued a request for comments from the Applicant and other named stakeholders.

Letter from the Secretary of State – 9 December 2024 (PDF, 407KB)

The deadline for response is 23 December 2024.

27 November 2024

The Examining Authority's recommendation has been sent to the Secretary of State

28 August 2024

The Examining Authority’s notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 134KB) has been published.

28 August 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 10 have been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

23 August 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 9 have been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

22 August 2024

The submissions from Deadline 9 that have been initially identified as being in reply to the Examining Authority's Rule 17 letters of 14 and 15 August 2024 [PD-027], [PD-029] have been published. Any responses to these submissions are due by Deadline 10, 27 August 2024. Other submissions from Deadline 9 will be published in due course.

20 August 2024

A letter from the Examining Authority (PDF, 205KB) requesting information from the Applicant, Surrey County Council, National Highways and all Interested Parties has been published. Responses are due by Deadline 10, 27 August 2024.

16 August 2024

A letter from the Examining Authority requesting further information from the Applicant (PDF, 209KB) has been published.

The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from Surrey County Council (PDF, 79KB).

15 August 2024

The Examining Authority has accepted Additional Submissions from the Applicant. Any comments on these submissions should be submitted by Deadline 9, on Wednesday 21 August.

14 August 2024

The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Sackville UK Property Select IV (GP) No1 Limited (PDF, 1MB)

14 August 2024

The Examining Authority’s proposed schedule of changes to the draft DCO (PDF, 400KB) and letter requesting further information and Procedural Decision in respect of Project Change 5 (PDF, 291KB) have been published.

The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.

9 August 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 8 have been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

1 August 2024

Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 9 (PDF, 186KB) on 30 July, 31 July and 1 August 2024 have been published, along with the recordings and transcripts for Day 2.

31 July 2024

The recordings and transcripts from Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) have been published.


Action points arising from Day 1 (Tuesday 30 July 2024) of Issue Specific Hearing 9 (PDF, 130KB) have been published along with the recordings and transcripts for this session.


Issue Specific Hearing 9 (ISH9) shall resume on Thursday 1 August 2024 at 10:00am (registration from 9:30am).


A livestream of these events is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.


Please note that this event will start broadcasting live once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

30 July 2024

Action points arising from Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (PDF, 134KB) have been published.

Issue Specific Hearing 9 (ISH9) shall resume on Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 10:00am (registration from 9:30am).

A livestream of these events is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting live once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

29 July 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) and Issue Specific Hearing 9 (ISH9).

NB Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) starts at 9:30am on Tuesday 30 July 2024 (registration from 9:00am).

Issue Specific Hearing 9 (ISH9) starts at 2:00pm on Tuesday 30 July 2024 (registration from 1:30pm).

A livestream of these events is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

25 July 2024

The Report on the Implications for European Sites (RIES) (PDF, 311KB) and associated question for the Applicant and Natural England has been published.

Responses to the RIES are due by Deadline 9, Wednesday 21 August.

24 July 2024

23 July 2024

The Examining Authority has made a change to the order of the agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 9 in relation to items 3 and 4. The updated agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 9 (PDF, 301KB) has been published. Key parties invited by the Examining Authority have been notified. Please note that the case for the development topic will not start before the morning of Wednesday 31 July and that the socio-economics topic will not commence before the morning of Thursday 1 August 2024.

The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.

22 July 2024

The agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 has been published. Please note the earlier start time of 9.30am for this hearing.

The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 9 has been published. Please note that the socio-economics topic will not start before the morning of Thursday 1 August 2024.

22 July 2024

The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept Additional submissions from the Applicant addressing a correction on the WSI for West Sussex and to resolve file corruptions to the Deadline 7, 7.3 Design and Access Statement Volumes 1, 3 and 5.

The Examining Authority has also accepted a letter from the Applicant regarding the Third Notification of a Proposed Project Change.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

17 July 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 7 have been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

15 July 2024

The Examining Authority has issued a letter requesting further information from the Applicant (PDF, 239KB)

Responses are due by Deadline 8. Any Interested Party wishing to respond to such responses can do so by Deadline 9.

12 July 2024

The Examining Authority (ExA) has issued a response letter (PDF, 205KB) to a third notification from the Applicant of its intention to make changes to the application (PDF, 99KB) along with the third notification of a proposed project change (PDF, 751KB). Please note that the ExA’s letter does not indicate that the proposed changes have been accepted by the ExA.

11 July 2024

The Examining Authority has issued a letter (PDF, 208KB) accepting the Applicant’s proposed Project Change 4 and inviting Interested Parties to provide any representations on the proposed changes by Deadline 8 and any comments on these representations by Deadline 9.

3 July 2024

The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 13 letter (PDF, 204KB) notifying of Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 on the morning of Tuesday 30 July 2024 and Issue Specific Hearing 9 on Environmental Matters on the afternoon of Tuesday 30 July, Wednesday 31 July and, if required, Thursday 1 August 2024.

An error was identified with the event participation form provided within the Rule 13 letter which has now been amended. To register to attend the events, please use this form.

Registration and requests to participate should be completed by Monday 15 July 2024.

1 July 2024

The Examining Authority’s Further Written Questions (ExQ2) (PDF, 579KB) have been published.

The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.

28 June 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 6 have been published.

The Examining Authority has accepted Additional Submissions from the Applicant in response to Mole Valley District Council's letter; from the CPRE offering a demonstration of aircraft noise at the PEARL facility; and from the Applicant in response to CPRE's offer.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

24 June 2024

20 June 2024

Action points arising from the Issue Specific Hearing 8 (PDF, 176 KB) have been issued. The recordings and transcripts from the hearing day 1 and day 2 have also been published.

The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.

18 June 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Issue Specific Hearing 8 (ISH8) scheduled for Tuesday 18 June and Wednesday 19 June 2024.

A livestream of this event is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

13 June 2024

Horsham District Council’s tracked version of the updated PADSS (PDF, 689KB), submitted at Deadline 5, has been republished due to a formatting issue.

12 June 2024

An incorrect copy of the clean version of the Statement of Common Ground between Gatwick Airport Limited and the Environment Agency was submitted for Deadline 5. The correct version (PDF, 1MB) has now been published.

11 June 2024

The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 8 (PDF, 219KB) has been updated to advise that it is anticipated that agenda items 1 – 5 will be heard on Tuesday 18 June and items 6 – 11 will be heard on Wednesday 19 June.

10 June 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 5 have been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

10 June 2024

The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 8 (PDF, 209KB) taking place between 18 June and 19 June 2024, has now been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

23 May 2024

The Examining Authority has issued an updated Rule 13 letter (PDF, 187KB) which was originally issued on 21 May 2024, notifying of the upcoming hearing on 18 and 19 June 2024. The Examining Authority has extended their invite to further parties listed within the updated letter.


Registration and requests to participate should be completed by Monday 3 June 2024.

17 May 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 4 have now been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

13 May 2024

The Examining Authority (ExA) has issued a response letter (PDF, 179 KB) to a second notification from the Applicant of its intention to make changes to the application (PDF, 103 KB) along with the second notification of a proposed project change (PDF, 1MB). Please note that the ExA's letter does not indicate that the proposed changes have been accepted by the ExA.

The Examining Authority has requested further information from the Applicant and Joint Local Authorities (PDF, 176 KB).

Responses are due by Deadline 4 or Deadline 5 as appropriate. Any Interested Party wishing to respond to such responses can do so by Deadline 5 or Deadline 6.

9 May 2024

The Examining Authority has requested further information from the Applicant and Joint Local Authorities.


Responses are due by Deadline 4 or Deadline 5 as appropriate. Any Interested Party wishing to respond to such responses can do so by Deadline 5 or Deadline 6.

9 May 2024

8 May 2024

A letter and report notifying the Examining Authority of the Applicant’s intent to request a fourth change to the application have been published.

7 May 2024

Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 6 (PDF, 122KB), Issue Specific Hearing 7 (PDF, 171KB) and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 60KB) have been published.

The Examination Library (PDF, 965KB) has been updated.

3 May 2024

The recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 6; Issue Specific Hearing 7; Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1; and Open Floor Hearing 3 have been published on the project webpage.

The Examination Library (PDF, 966 KB) has been updated.

2 May 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) and Open Floor Hearing 3 (OFH3), both scheduled for Thursday 2 May 2024.

A livestream of this event is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

1 May 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Issue Specific Hearing 7 (ISH7) on Wednesday 1 May 2024.

A livestream of this event is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

29 April 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) on Tuesday 30 April 2024.

A livestream of this event is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

23 April 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 3 have now been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

17 April 2024

The agendas for Issue Specific Hearings 6 and 7 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 231KB) and for Open Floor Hearing 3 (PDF, 218KB), taking place between 30 April and 2 May 2024, have now been published.

The Examination Timetable reserved 3 May 2024 for a further Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held if required. Please note that, following consideration of the suggestions submitted by Interested Parties regarding sites to be inspected, the Examining Authority (ExA) does not consider it necessary for a further ASI to be held on this date and therefore the date has been cancelled. The ExA will undertake further Unaccompanied Site Inspections as part of the Examination process.

The Examination Library (PDF, 807KB) has been updated.

8 April 2024

The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision and Request for further information and written comments (PDF, 135 KB). Responses are sought by Deadline 3 (Friday 19 April 2024).

The Examination Library (PDF, 803 KB) has been updated.

28 March 2024

The Examining Authority's Written Questions (ExQ1) (PDF, 694 KB) have been published. Responses are sought by Deadline 3 (Friday 19 April 2024).

The submissions received for Deadline 2 have now been published.

The Examination Library (PDF, 803KB) will be updated shortly.

15 March 2024

The submissions received for Deadline 1 have now been published.

The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

13 March 2024

A note of the Examining Authority's Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI1) (PDF, 467 KB) on 7 March 2024 has been published.

The ExA has published its Rule 8 letter (PDF, 339 KB), providing details of the Examination Timetable, deadline for Written Representations, notification of hearings, and other Procedural Decisions.

The Examination Library (PDF,576 KB) has been updated.

11 March 2024

The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission (PDF, 320 KB) from the Applicant.

The ExA has published its Rule 8 letter (PDF, 339 KB), providing details of the Examination Timetable, deadline for Written Representations, notification of hearings, and other Procedural Decisions.

The Examination Library (PDF, 576 KB) has been updated.

8 March 2024

The following documents have been published:

The Examining Authority’s Rule 8 letter (PDF, 339 KB), providing details of the Examination Timetable, deadline for Written Representations, notification of hearings, and other Procedural Decisions.

Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 126 KB), Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) (PDF, 162 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) (PDF, 130 KB).

The Examination Library (PDF, 569 KB) has been updated.


7 March 2024

The recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 4 and Issue Specific Hearing 5 have been published on the project webpage.

The Examination Library (PDF, 569 KB) has been updated.

6 March 2024

The Examining Authority's Rule 6 letter dated 5 January 2024 (PDF, 870 KB) reserved 2:00pm on Wednesday 6 March 2024 for the continuation of Issue Specific Hearings (ISH) 1 to 5, if required. Please note that this reserve session is not required and has been cancelled.


The recordings and transcripts from ISH3 have been published on the project webpage. The recordings and transcripts from ISHs 4 and 5 will be published shortly.


The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB) has been published.

5 March 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) on Wednesday 6 March 2024.


A livestream of this event is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.


Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.


The following documents have been published:


The Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF, 531KB)

Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF, 159KB)

Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 132KB)


The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB) has been published.

5 March 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) & Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4), both of which are to be held on Tuesday 5 March 2024. A livestream of these events is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.


Please note that these events will start broadcasting LIVE once they are opened by the Examining Authority (ExA). If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.


The ExA has published its itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB).


1 March 2024

The recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) have been published.

The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB) has been published.

1 March 2024

The recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) have been published.

The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB) has been published..

1 March 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) on Friday 1 March 2024. A livestream of this event is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

Recordings and transcripts of Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) & Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) have been published.

The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB) has been published.

28 February 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) on Thursday 29 February 2024. A livestream of this event is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that this event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

The recording of the Preliminary Meeting and the Transcript of the meeting (PDF, 282KB) have been published.

The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB) has been published.

27 February 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) & Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) on Wednesday 28 February 2024. A livestream of these events is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that these events will start broadcasting LIVE once they are opened by the Examining Authority (ExA). If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

The ExA has published its itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB).

26 February 2024

Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to speak at the Preliminary Meeting (PM) on Tuesday 27 February 2024. A livestream of the PM is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/gatwick/.

Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE once it is opened by the Examining Authority (ExA). If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.

The ExA has published its itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Thursday 7 March 2024 (PDF, 174 KB).

21 February 2024

The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept various Additional Submissions from the Applicant, including a request to make changes to the Development Consent Order application (PDF, 125KB). Please note that the publication of the Applicant’s change request letter and the supplementary information referred to therein does not indicate that the proposed changes have been accepted for examination by the ExA, and therefore Interested Parties should not submit comments on the proposed changes at this time.

The ExA has published a Procedural Decision letter (PDF, 155KB) regarding the Applicant’s notice period for the forthcoming Hearings.

The Examination Library (PDF, 540KB) has been updated.

19 February 2024

The agendas for the Open Floor Hearing 1 and 2 (PDF, 234KB) have been published.


The Examination Library (PDF, 512KB) has been updated.

14 February 2024

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept a late Procedural Deadline A submission from Safe Landing (PDF, 126 KB).

The Planning Inspectorate's webpage for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project will be moved entirely over to the new BETA service on 15 February 2024. This means that the appearance of the 'Overview' tab will be more consistent with the tabs on the BETA project webpage, and that information on the current 'Overview' tab may be presented in a different way. Please contact the Case Team if you have any concerns or queries: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.

13 February 2024

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept late Procedural Deadline A submissions from Tandridge District Council (PDF, 208 KB) and UKHSA (PDF, 110 KB).

The Planning Inspectorate’s webpage for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project will be moved entirely over to the new BETA service on 15 February 2024. This means that the appearance of the 'Overview' tab will be more consistent with the tabs on the BETA project webpage, and that information on the current 'Overview' tab may be presented in a different way. Please contact the Case Team if you have any concerns or queries: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

13 February 2024

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept a late Procedural Deadline A submission from Tandridge District Council (PDF, 208 KB).

The Planning Inspectorate's webpage for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project will be moved entirely over to the new BETA service on 15 February 2024. This means that the appearance of the 'Overview' tab will be more consistent with the tabs on the BETA project webpage, and that information on the current 'Overview' tab may be presented in a different way.

Please contact the Case Team if you have any concerns or queries: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

12 February 2024

The submissions received for Procedural Deadline A have now been published. The Examination Library will be updated shortly.

The Planning Inspectorate's webpage for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project will be moved entirely over to the new BETA service on 15 February 2024. This means that the appearance of the 'Overview' tab will be more consistent with the tabs on the BETA project webpage, and that information on the current 'Overview' tab may be presented in a different way. Please contact the Case Team if you have any concerns or queries: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

7 February 2024

The Planning Inspectorate's webpage for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project will be moved entirely over to the new BETA service on 15 February 2024. This means that the appearance of the 'Overview' tab will be more consistent with the tabs on the BETA project webpage, and that information on the current 'Overview' tab may be presented in a different way. Please contact the Case Team if you have any concerns or queries: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.

1 February 2024

The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept further Additional Submissions from the Applicant in response to the ExA's Procedural Decision letter dated 24 October 2023 (PDF, 165 KB).

The agendas for Issue Specific Hearings (ISH) 1 to 5 (PDF, 250 KB) have now been published, and Annex A provides information about how to request to participate. Agenda(s) for Open Floor Hearings 1 and 2 on 28 February 2024 will be published at least five working days prior to those hearings taking place. All requests to participate in any of the events being held during w/c 26 February and w/c 4 March 2024 should be submitted by 6 February 2024 at the latest.

Please contact the Case Team if you have any queries: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

30 January 2024

The agendas for Issue Specific Hearings 1 to 5 (PDF, 250 KB), taking place between 29 February and 6 March 2024, have now been published. Please note that the agenda(s) for Open Floor Hearings 1 and 2 on 28 February 2024 will be published at least five working days prior to those hearings taking place.

The Examination Library (PDF, 479 KB) has been updated.

5 January 2024

The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) has been sent.

The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.

4 January 2024

The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept further Additional Submissions from the Applicant in response to the ExA's Procedural Decision letter dated 24 October 2023 (PDF, 165 KB).

The Examination Library (PDF, 479 KB) has been updated.

19 December 2023

The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept a further Additional Submission from the Applicant (PDF, 32 MB) in response to the ExA's recent Procedural Decision letter (PDF, 199 KB).

14 December 2023

The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from the Applicant (PDF, 10 MB) in response to the ExA’s recent Procedural Decision letter (PDF, 199 KB).

12 December 2023

The additional period for making Relevant Representations has now closed, and no further representations were received. All Relevant Representations have been published.

4 December 2023

The Examining Authority (ExA) has issued a response letter (PDF, 164 KB) to a notification from the Applicant of its intention to make changes to the application (PDF, 100 KB). Please note that the ExA’s letter does not indicate that the proposed changes have been accepted by the ExA.

The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that several persons with a land interest that may be affected by the Proposed Development were not notified of the accepted application and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation.

The Applicant has notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. Anyone who has received the Applicant’s notification and wants to make a Relevant Representation should please contact us at: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.

All Relevant Representations received by the deadline of Sunday 19 November 2023 have been published.

1 December 2023

The Examining Authority has published a Procedural Decision letter addressed to the Applicant, host and neighbouring local authorities, and certain statutory bodies (PDF, 199 KB). Responses are due by 15 December 2023 and 22 December 2023.

The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that several persons with a land interest that may be affected by the Proposed Development were not notified of the accepted application and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation.

The Applicant has notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. Anyone who has received the Applicant’s notification and wants to make a Relevant Representation should please contact us at: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.

All Relevant Representations received by the deadline of Sunday 19 November 2023 have been published.

29 November 2023

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions:

The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that several persons with a land interest that may be affected by the Proposed Development were not notified of the accepted application and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation.

The Applicant has notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. Anyone who has received the Applicant’s notification and wants to make a Relevant Representation should please contact us at: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.

All Relevant Representations received by the deadline of Sunday 19 November 2023 have been published.

28 November 2023

The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that several persons with a land interest that may be affected by the Proposed Development were not notified of the accepted application and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation.

The Applicant has notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. Anyone who has received the Applicant’s notification and wants to make a Relevant Representation should please contact us at: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.

All Relevant Representations received by the deadline of Sunday 19 November 2023 have been published.

28 November 2023

Relevant representations published on the website

20 November 2023

The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that several persons with a land interest that may be affected by the Proposed Development were not notified of the accepted application and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation.

The Applicant has notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. Anyone who has received the Applicant’s notification and wants to make a Relevant Representation should please contact us at: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.

Relevant Representations received by the deadline of Sunday 19 November 2023 will be published on the project webpage as soon as possible.

19 November 2023

Registration of interested parties closes

6 November 2023

Due to a technical fault with the Planning Inspectorate’s online Relevant Representation form, users reported that they were not able to make submissions on the final day of the representation period. The fault has now been resolved, and we apologise for any inconvenience this caused.

As a result of the premature closure, the Applicant has extended the period for submission of Relevant Representations until 23:59 on Sunday 19 November 2023. You can submit a representation and register as an Interested Party by following the blue button: Interested Party register

If you previously submitted a representation via email due to the website fault, you will need to resubmit this via the online form in order for it to be valid. If you have already submitted a representation via the form, please do not resubmit it unless we have contacted you directly.

If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form. For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination. You can also check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.

30 October 2023

We have received reports that users encountered problems accessing the Relevant Representation form on Sunday 29 October, and that several parties have made submissions via the Planning Inspectorate’s project email inbox instead.

Please be assured that we are aware of this issue, and it is being investigated as a matter of priority. A further update will be issued as soon as possible.

24 October 2023

The Examining Authority has published a Procedural Decision letter addressed to the Applicant (PDF, 165 KB). Responses are due by 14 November 2023.

The note of the Examining Authority's Unaccompanied Site Inspection (USI1) (PDF, 159 KB), held between 10 and 12 October 2023, has been published.

You can now register as an Interested Party.

If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.

For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.

You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.

28 September 2023

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Horsham District Council (PDF, 235KB).

You can now register as an Interested Party

If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.

For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.

You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.

21 September 2023

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from Mid Sussex District Council and Surrey County Council in response to the Procedural Decision letter of 8 September 2023 (PDF, 224 KB).

Please note the further deadlines for submission of information in response to this letter.

If you have any questions, or wish to make a submission, please contact the Case Team: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

You can now register as an Interested Party

If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.

For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.

You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.

20 September 2023

We are aware that a technical issue was preventing some users from submitting new Relevant Representations via the project webpage. This issue has now been resolved. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

You can now register as an Interested Party

If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.

For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.

You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.

19 September 2023

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from various parties in response to the Procedural Decision letter of 8 September 2023 (PDF, 224 KB). Please note the further deadlines for submission of information in response to this letter. If you have any questions, or wish to make a submission, please contact the Case Team: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

You can now register as an Interested Party

If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.

For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.

You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.

11 September 2023

The Examining Authority has published a Procedural Decision letter addressed to the Applicant, host and neighbouring local authorities, and certain statutory bodies (PDF, 233 KB). If you have any questions, or wish to make a submission in accordance with this Procedural Decision, please contact the Case Team: GatwickAirport@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

You can now register as an Interested Party
If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.

For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.

You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.

5 September 2023

Registration of interested parties begins

30 August 2023

The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from the Applicant in response to the section 51 advice and section 55 checklist issued on 3 August 2023.

The Examination Library (PDF, 353 KB) will be updated shortly.

3 August 2023

The application has been accepted for examination

6 July 2023

This application was received by the Planning Inspectorate on 6 July 2023.

The application documents will be made available on the project page of this website if the application is accepted for examination.

It is for the Applicant to decide whether or not application documents can be published upon submission (see government's Planning Act 2008: guidance on the Pre-application process).

6 July 2023

Application received by the Planning Inspectorate