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Representation by Mrs Jane Sheppard

Date submitted
22 October 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses
  1. Having lived in Hookwood for over 60 years I am acutely concerned about the increased noise levels especially from ground operations . 2. There is NO northern runway , there is an emergency runway which is used occasionally. Currently it is not possible to operate both runways simultaneously. Construction of a northern runway will hugely impact the villages of Hookwood and Charlwood. 3. A runway at Gatwick goes against government policy. After a review in 2014/15 it was decided a further runway in the south-east should be at Heathrow. 4. How can the huge increase in CO2 emissions possibly help the UK reach it's climate targets ? Air travel is not green and the pollution levels at Gatwick already exceed the WHO recommended levels. 5. The arterial roads surrounding the airport are already congested , when there is a blip on the M23 or M25 the surrounding villages and towns are gridlocked with traffic from the motorways having to find alternative routes. Finally I support the submissions by CAGNE and Charlwood Parish Council.