Representation by The Gaymer Family
- Date submitted
- 23 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase aircraft noise both for those living near the airport and for those further away under flight paths. Plane Wrong supporters are affected by Departure Routes 3 and 4. Think about the effect of many more aircraft overhead every hour. Gatwick’s submission with respect to noise relies very much on the introduction of quieter aircraft and larger aircraft carrying more passengers. There is little evidence to support those assumptions. Expansion on the scale proposed would increase very substantially the CO2 emissions and other climate effects associated with Gatwick’s operations and flights. There are currently no proven technologies for reducing aviation emissions at scale. Expansion of Gatwick would therefore have a material impact on the UK’s ability to meet its carbon reduction targets. The pollution caused by increased road traffic would be unacceptable and a huge capacity increase of the rail networks to the airport would be required. Carbon emissions will also result from construction works which will take many years.