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Representation by Ruth Loughton

Date submitted
11 October 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

I am concerned that the extra runway at Gatwick, which my understanding is that it will be a new runway and not an upgrade to the emergency runway, will impact the local and surrounding area in a negative way. More vehicles of all sorts on the roads, more overhead noise impacting the peace and quiet of beautiful areas. More people putting strain on all infrastructures and roads. More housing needed for workers. More pollution, from aeroplanes and vehicles. Not quite sure how this all helps us reduce our carbon footprint, when we are all being asked to buy electrical vehicles, recycle more, use less fuel etc. Whilst at the same time development of a new runway will nullify our individual attempts are helping global warming.