Representation by Outwood Parish Council (Outwood Parish Council)
- Date submitted
- 3 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Parish councils
There are a number of concerns regarding both economic benefits and disruption to the local community. It is not clear that the expansion can even be justified on economic grounds. The estimates given by the airport for the expected growth in passenger numbers are speculative, in addition to which the 'benefits' in economic growth and job creation for the local community are again overstated and speculative. From an environmental stand point both emissions and noise are not being taking into account on a local level. The airport has failed to re assess the noise foot print caused by the airport, particularly in rural areas. The affect of noise in rural area is far greater because of the low base background, whereas in urban area the noise of an aircraft overflight may be the same or even below the typical 70dB background level. The World Health Organisation recommends no more than a one peak event of 45dB to avoid night time disturbance, but no work has been undertaking to access this impact in relation to rural communities with low ambient noise levels. The health impact of noise is well known (Hypertension etc) but these issues are typically ignored where large infrastructure projects are concerned. We would like to see a proper assessment made on noise pollution before any projects are approved.