Representation by Shan Daniels
- Date submitted
- 25 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The increase in Route 4 traffic is already interfering with our day to day lives and this will only increase if the proposed application is approved. The current levels of aircraft and noise spoil our enjoyment of our garden particularly in the Summer and the proposed increase of aircraft flying overhead will make this considerably worse. The roads in the area are already busy, and in poor state and the increase in traffic will add more pressure on the already suffering highway infrastructure. We are also very concerned about the climate effects already associated with Gatwick Airport and the substantial increase in CO2 emissions, should the expansion go ahead. I understand the Airports National Policy Statement requires airports that are seeking to expand to demonstrate sufficient need for their proposals. The four London airports already handle almost 70% of the UK air traffic, is there, therefore a need to increase Gatwick's percentage further?