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We need to reduce aircraft traffic to help save the environment
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Whilst I support those arguing on the grounds of increased noise and air pollution in the immediate area, by key concern is the climate impact of increasing aviation capacity at this time. In my view...
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The government appointed Climate Change Committee has made it very clear that there should be no more airport expansion or increased aviation emissions. The UK is already on track to miss its next...
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Several factors Firstly, the area is already heavily disturbed by noise pollution due to the sigiiifcant air traffic that’s built up year on year however, this is the minor point as aviation is one of...
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This is an environmentally destructive project. It will contribute to climate breakdown and is a threat to net zero targets.
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As I write these comments at 06.32, there are planes passing over my property approximately every two minutes. They are not the first of the day. They will continue until after midnight. I am...
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I object to Gatwick Airport’s application to use the emergency runway as a second runway, expanding the airport infrastructure and massively increasing air traffic in this over-busy airspace. My...
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The proposed expansion of Gatwick would be an environmental disaster for the surrounding area. Over the years, numerous public consultations have taken place and have clearly shown that the airport...
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1. The submission by M Quirk, my business partner, – reference ID: 20043918 – hugely understates the road traffic impact of Gatwick’s Expansion. 2. Mr Quirk assessed this impact as arising from an...
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The proposed expansion will have a detrimental impact on the environment. Increase in air traffic will cause increase noise and air pollution, increased road traffic in the region, great nuisance from...
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Personally I am against it on the basis of air traffic noise & pollution and the consequent increase in road traffic through the town travelling to and from Gatwick from East Kent.
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Totally not needed with other airports opening in the south of there is an abundance of airports Also with the demands of cuts to reduce and even eliminated Carbon emission Air Travel has to be...
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Gatwick Airport Expansion Plans I live in Edenbridge on the northern edge of the flight path of aircraft approaching from the east, the predominant direction, and I strongly object to GAL’s plans to...
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Around 100,000 more flights and passenger numbers doubling to 75,000,000 . Gatwick the size of Heathrow? 1 Carbon Emissions Carbon and CO2 emissions would increase at an unacceptable rate. COP 26...
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I think this could be good for the surrounding areas in a lot of ways, but I personally think it would be very good to see some money going towards the local environment to compensate for any addition...
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My concerns are the CO2 emissions that this will produce, the total lack of local infrastructure and increase in water and waste management. The tax payer will be funding all of this, not the Airport...
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I object to the Gatwick expansion plan because of the health impacts on the surrounding villages, because of the extra noise pollution and because of the extra road use in our area.
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I am very unhappy about all aviation expansion which is currently being planned in the UK and this expansion in particular. Aviation expansion the areas affected by the airport's operations should...
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This is yet another example of the "will of the people" being dismissed. I have a further comment about the validity of those who call themselves Inspectors. Who appoints them and on what basis? Which...
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The proposed expansion of air traffic at London Gatwick Airport. This will negatively affect the area in numerous ways, from traffic in the roads to air pollution, to noise and also climate change....
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This is a white elephant. The world is moving online. We need to travel less for business, and that will happen over the next few years. We should be moving away from accepting environmental...
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I believe a new runway at Gatwick will be counter to our commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions on which we are already failing according to the Parliamentary Climate Change Committee. It will...
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As a local resident, I’m concerned about the lack of real information about additional air pollution that the second runway will bring to the area. There are already oftentimes when our street smells...
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1. Climate Crisis - SE England in heart of pollution zone - this will add to pollution and affect people's health with respiratory issues (same as Heathrow) 2. SE Eng is an Area Of Outstanding Natural...
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Enough is enough. How on earth are we going to meet the greenhouse gas emissions targets with a prediction of 75 million customers using Gatwick by 2030? The Government have set up a Climate Change...
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Main local concern - Noise caused by increased aircraft movements over the village mainly from departure Route 3, also Route 4 (and Heathrow overflights which will increase at same time due to...
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I object to the proposed expansion because it is unnecessary and would cause a huge increase in Carbon Emissions and Air Pollution right from the beginning of construction work and continuing to the...
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If we are to reach net zero emissions and avoid major climate catastrophe, we need to reduce air travel, not increase it. Also the health of the local population will be diminished with increased air...
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I live in Sussex and there is a continuous stream of planes passing overhead day and night. I worry that if there is to be another runway traffic will increase and thus pollution and noise. It would...
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We live directly under the flight path of Gatwick, and the aircraft noise is currently hellish, with aircraft passing over every few minutes and at a low level as they approach / leave Gatwick. The...
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Our firm represents the owners of properties surrounding the area of Gatwick Airport. These are the concerns of the runway development:- 1) Air pollution from increasing gas and carbon emissions of...
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We do not need more planes, I don’t know how the idea of expanding the airport can even be suggested when climate change is the dominant issue of the time. The noise and pollution in the area is...
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Northern Runway project Gatwick Airport - Lewes District Council object to this in principle given the increase in emissions that would result.
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I live near to the airport where already hourly flights overhead, (we are on a flightpath), make life difficult. Having studied the new expansion plans, I am now concerned that building encroachment,...
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I am very concerned about the plans to expand Gatwick airport. The amount of airport noise and disruption is already excessive in this rural community and local roads cannot support an expansion.
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In previous consultations it was decided that one new runway in the South was needed and as a result of the enquiry, it would be at Heathrow. This proposal therefore contravenes that decision. A 2nd...
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My family was associated with the construction expansion of Heathrow and Gatwick from 1950 - 1990. Over 25 years I have supported Gatwick by being a regular business flyer. I support the steady...
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the new runway at Gatwick airport would have devastating impacts locally and globally. The expansion plan would: increase the release of greenhouse gases, which are responsible for the climate...
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Gatwick moved their 2 main departure runways northwards in 2012 towards Redhill/Reigate towns and their communities notwithstanding the fact that they were fully aware these towns/communities have...
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I agree with the Northern Runway at Gatwick. It will lessen pollution as the aircraft will not have to wait for long periods of time to take off and land.
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I object to this proposed expansion on several grounds • The policy seems to have been (deliberately?) misinterpreted by the airport as this is an application for a new runway which does not comply...
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I live on the Gatwick flight path in part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. Our peace is constantly interrupted by the wine of jet engines and on some days it is every few minutes...
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My concerns are environmental, not a sustainable activity, noise disturbance, mental health impacts of aircraft noise and frequency, pollution caused by aircraft and airport activity. Cost and safety...
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I support Gatwick's application to bring their standby runway into routine use. This will be great for the local community by providing more job opportunities and also for the airport's passengers who...
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I am very concerned about the addition pollution the additional runway will create around my home as I have a (Redacted) and I moved to this home to improve my general and mental health. Having a huge...
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That it is beneficial for the town of Horley. It will create more jobs at the Gatwick Airport. The extra travellers will create business for local shops, restraunt, hotels and pubs. Also it will bring...
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An increase in flights will exacerbate climate change at a time when all parts of the economy should be reducing their impact on the climate.
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We Live under the flight path to Gatwick there are planes every few minutes as it is.. in the winter you can see 5-7 planes coming.. we need more airports in differant locations so the car traffic is...
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This proposal should be rejected due to adverse effects of this project on noise, pollution from extra aircraft in the skies over the locality, pollution from extra traffic using the airport and...
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The increased number of flights will have a detrimental effect on the lives of people living in Surrey and Sussex disturbing the peace of rural areas both in the day and during the night. The...
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i STRONGLY OBJECT DUE THE HUGE INCREASE OF POLLUTION, DAMAGE AND INCREASED NOISE THAT THIS EXPANSION TO GATWICK WILL BRING. IT'S BAD ENOUGH NOW LIVING UNDER THE FLIGHT PATH IN WALLISWOOD.
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Combatting climate change should be the top priory. we need fewer flights not more. No new runways at Gatwick, Heathrow or elsewhere, thank you
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Judging by the sheer numbers of aircraft already flying in and out of Gatwick Airport it seems to me the sky above RH12 4DD is already extremely crowded. Pollution: It is not unusual for there to be a...
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The current approach pattern is directly above my house in Tunbridge Wells, this is the largest town by far on the normal Gatwick approach path. In recent years the number of planes appear to have...
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1 Environmental Impact: The expansion of Gatwick Airport is set to have a disastrous impact on the environment. It is common knowledge that aviation is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas...
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Key points are: Gatwick staffing resources currently unable to cope with one runway, thereby leading to numerous flight cancellations. A second runway will exacerbate this problem. Numerous flights...
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Climate change and air pollution. Expansion on the scale proposed would increase very substantially the CO2 emissions and other climate effects associated with Gatwick’s operations and flights. There...
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The M25, M23 and local roads will become even more congested with Gatwick traffic, particularly as there is only one train line into Gatwick, already at capacity with no plans for expansion and so...
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I have lived the last 36 years in Crawley. While it can be handy living near an international airport I feel that Gatwick Airport has managed with one main runway and an emergency runway, so why do...
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Gatwick Airport, one of the busiest airports in the United Kingdom, has faced constraints due to its limited runway capacity, leading to congestion and delays for both airlines and passengers....
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The Committee on Climate Change states - "There should be no net expansion of UK airport capacity unless the carbon-intensity of aviation is in line with or ahead of the Government's pathway and can...
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I object to the proposed change of use of the emergency runway and expansion of Gatwick Airport for the following reasons: This would have a massive impact on the local area in terms of noise,...
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Seriously want to challenge the arrival of a suggested second runway at Gatwick. Take off and landing arrangements along with general adjustments to airport flight approaches have already been altered...
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The increase in Route 4 traffic is already interfering with our work and leisure and this will increase considerably if the proposed application to widen the Emergency Runway and bring it into regular...
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I strongly object to the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport. Nothing has changed since the publication of the Sir Howard Davies report in 2015 that recommended that any expansion should be at...
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I am opposed to it on the basis that the impact of a second runway on flights will damage the area severly and will contradictory to the net zero climate change objectives of the UK
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Growth at Gatwick Airport will have a huge adverse environmental effect on our communities and countryside. The plan doesn’t meet the Airports National Policy Statement and if approved will have far...
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I am a retailer in Sevenoaks of 36 years standing and have lived in Leigh near Penshurst since 2006. I am whole heartedly against Gatwick's proposal for a second runway essentially because of the...
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Climate Crisis How can a significant expansion of air traffic at Gatwick be justified in light of the climate crisis? The increase in air traffic alone will generate a huge rise in CO2 emissions and...
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I live on the Gatwick flight path and an additional runway will increase the number of planes day and night creating a noisy disturbance. Night time flying is unacceptable except in very limited...
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I strongly OBJECT to this proposal for a second runway at Gatwick Airport. We are at a time of unprecedented damaging climate change for the whole of humanity and life on Earth, yet we are doing...
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I live under what is called the flight path for the airport. I am unable to understand why people are up in arms about noise, disruption etc. I believe the large number of the persons complaining...
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Airport is expansion is not viable for our net zero targets. We need to concentrate are time and money into finding solutions to the energy crisis and transitioning, also inventing green jet fuel, not...
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Infrastructure around Gatwick is inadequate and noise pollution is bad enough already. Having a house 6 miles from the airport makes another runway less than appealing.
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Many reasons why this should not go ahead: 1. Gatwick is already the busiest airport with many short haul flights 2. The noise level from airplanes in the Outer Noise band is already unacceptable 3....
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My main concern is over additional flights resulting in added noise which would affect my and my family's quality of life. Further, I do not believe we should be doing anything to increase carbon...
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To whom it may concern, I would like to register my concerns over Gatwick’s proposed expansion scheme. The proposals certainly don’t lack in ambition but can that ambition be achieved in Kent, Sussex...
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There should be no expansion of Gatwick (or any other) airport because it will increase the process of climate change, add to air pollution, noise pollution and road traffic.
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The plans would effectively give Gatwick a new second runway, but Government policy is that any new runway in the South East should be at Heathrow. (Though we think that there shouldn't be any new...
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I believe that there are enough flights over Surrey and Sussex at the moment. Millions of people on the ground suffer from the noise of the plains at the moment. It should not be allowed to increase,...
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Gatwick is a London Airport and currently functions as a back up to the main London Airport- Heathrow which has planning permission for another runway. Heathrow is a major hub for business orientated...
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You would think that with the ever increasing climate change emergency, and the inevitable increase in air pollution the last thing any serious county needs is this second runway with thousands more...
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In my lifetime the key negative impacts will doubtless be noise pollution and the effect on the traffic in an already very difficult area. My key objection however is the impact on the future quality...
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I outright oppose the expansion. Our day to day life is already massively impacted by the flight path being directly overhead with the Emirates Airbus A380 causing the most noise every evening; we...
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I am against a second runway at Gatwick Airport for the following reasons: The expansion of flights will exacerbate climate change. The air quality in West Sussex will deteriorate; it is already poor...
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The major effect that it will have on the surrounding area’s, not only the additional planes noise and pollution but also the additional traffic, on our roads. We are all doing our best to reduce the...
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This new runway is an unnecessary addition. Air travel should be reducing not expanding . Fossil fuels are creating climate change & destruction of the planet . Air pollution is already killing people...
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I live directly under the flight path. The majority of aircraft fly over my building. Objections: 1) Noise 2) Pollution. Increasing the amount of flights is obviously contrary to all the science on...
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The project will result in more flights from Gatwick, thereby worsening climate breakdown, at a time when nothing should be more important than reducing or eliminating fossil fuel use. The Committee...
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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...
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Expanding Gatwick's capacity to handle extra flights is contrary to the well-being of UK residents. It exacerbates the damage done by air traffic to the peace and mental health of those who live...
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I live in Horley. My main concerns are health. The smell of aviation fuel from the airport on certain days is considerable and probably not good for anyone's health. This is probably made worse when...
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I am concerned about aircraft noise and the environmental impact of additional flights
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As a resident of Bidborough in Kent I would like to object to Gatwick airports Planning application on the following grounds: Noise impact My family and I live under the arrivals and departures...
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Climate change & air pollution: Expansion on the scale proposed would significantly increase the CO2 emissions that drive up global warming and discomfort for human life on earth. There are currently...
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This submission is made by Speldhurst Parish Council representing the more than 5000 residents of our four villages and the businesses in those villages. We have been vocal over many years with...
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The proposed project sounds like a very good idea, as the Vice Chairman of Wotton Parish Council. I attended the meeting around 3 weeks ago where an anti-Gatwick person, moaned about everything, but...
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We should not be expanding air travel in any way during a climate crisis. I fundamentally oppose expansion.
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This expansion will go a long way towards meaning it is impossible for this country to reach its legally binding climate targets. We need to listen to the CCC and call a halt to all airport expansion.