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Gatwick Airport Northern Runway
Representation by David Colin Salmons
- Date submitted
- 28 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The current noise levels of the existing planes are very disruptive and impact on the quality of life of many local residents. Any expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase aircraft noise both for those living near the airport and for those further away under flight paths. The noise envelope Gatwick has proposed are not consistent with government policy and CAA guidance and are wholly one-sided. They should be substantially revised. Exiting flights already disrupt our sleep patterns. A ban on night flights should be a condition of any expansion at Gatwick. The airport should also be required to set out a comprehensive package of measures to incentivise the use of the quietest aircraft at night outside the hours of a ban.