Representation by Paul Taylor
- Date submitted
- 9 November 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I live beneath the flight path of Gatwick airport in what should be a quiet semi town/rural location. The noise from aircraft destroys my enjoyment and I cannot sit in my garden in the summer without the intrusion of aircraft noise. Aircraft continue to fly unrestricted throughout the night which disturbs my rest. An additional runway at Gatwick will lead to many more flights which prove intolerable for people living beneath the flight path. Close by are many historic visitor attractions - visitors will be deterred by the air extra traffic, with its associated noise, created by an additional runway. An increase in aircraft traffic will create an intolerable amount of noise producing an adverse impact on visitor numbers. The tourist economy in this region is very important. Boosting the "economy" at Gatwick airport at the expense of the surrounding local tourist economy is likely to be counterproductive both economically and for our way of life.