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Representation by David John O'Driscoll

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

I live1km from the runway, so am personally affected by Gatwick's proposals. In general terms I support Gatwick, which seems to be a well-run enterprise serving a genuine transport need. However, I am reluctantly opposed to its current proposal for a second runway: 1. I do not believe the case is made out for the estimates of future air traffic, particularly in an unstable climate and international situation. 2. That being the case, the increase in air pollution and environmental disruption would be disproportionate. 3. The cost and effects of expanding road and rail networks and providing increased accommodation would fall on third parties without any obvious benefit,