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Increased CO2 emissions (no plan except incremental fuel efficiency gains) Increased traffic & aircraft noise Increased traffic jams on M25&M23 (no plan to increase capacity) Increased overcrowding on...
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I live on the flight path and the noise is already excessive with next to no respite. Large area of AONB blighted by aircraft. Significant amount of extra pollution. Airport does not have the...
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I do not want this airport expansion to go ahead. In the current climate breakdown any expansion of air traffic will exponentially increase the likelihood of planet earth becoming uninhabitable for...
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The timing of this proposed expansion is nonsense at a time when our environment is crumbling around us, you are considering giving the green light to yet another “mail in the coffin” Gatwick’s impact...
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GATWICK EXPANSION Expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase aircraft noise for the rural villages living near the airport and those further away under flight paths. My neighbors and I are...
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Air pollution from aircraft and increased number of cars Inadequate infrastructure
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Objections to Gatwick Second runway We are already suffering from significant noise & pollution from planes at Gatwick. It is impossible to have the windows open in hot weather because of the noise....
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I am concerned about the environmental impact of changes at Gatwick.
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The need for this proposed expansion in this location does not realistically exist. The impact upon the environment with potentially even great air pollution and noise is totally unacceptable . We...
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Concern that a new runway will have a terrible effect on the environment and noise pollution in the affected areas around Gatwick
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We as a species need to work together for a sustainable future. Expanding the airport is not in line with all that we know about the climate issues and how human activity is impacting on this. We must...
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The number of low flying and noisy aircraft is already very large over Fordcombe and the surrounding area, and is particularly bad from June to September. The situation is already beyond stress-free...
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I’m worried about climate change & not reaching our net zero targets
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It is simple - of all the available and normal modes of travel, aviation is the most polluting in terms of greenhouse emissions. We should be investing in rail ( the best apart from walking or...
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The increase in air traffic over our property will have a negative effect on our mental well being and also the value of our property.
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HEADLINE: Gatwick's Expansion Master Plan 2019 shows that number of extra car journeys PER DAY will between 24,449 and 31,983, assuming average 4 people per car. This is equivalent to a traffic queue...
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Whilst investment and upgrading of the airport is in general a good thing, providing additional jobs during construction & airport staff as well as improving the reliability of the airport, there are...
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Unreasonable airplane noise over built up areas . Why can’t they route planes over farmland
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Noise for surrounding residents Pollution Traffic Parking
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I oppose this development for the following reasons: 1) The increase in Co2 emissions that will be produced as a result, both during the build, and as a result of the increase in flights and transport...
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In the context of rapidly accelerating climate change, the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport is nothing short of madness. As a society we should be reducing the capacity of our airports, reducing...
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We need this to happen This must happen we need this too happen
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further expansion to the airport at Gatwick will place extra pressure on the existing infrastructure which is already used to near capacity. The burden of accommodating any additional flights should...
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I strongly appeal against any enlargement of Gatwick Airport. This airport is very busy as are the surrounding roads, A23 and others in the area and an increase in the size of the airport would place...
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Gatwick has two runways now, but the second one is only used when the first one can't be. The plan is to have two runways that can be used simultaneously. The purpose of the second runway is...
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I object on three grounds, all of which will affect my and my family’s daily life: 1. The noise level will increase. I do not believe that quieter aircraft will come into service any time soon. 2. The...
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Environmental disaster and hugely impacts quality of life of local residents
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The proposals for the walking and cycling routes to/from Gatwick are inadequate in that they do not comply with current government policy LTN1/20 and are not extensive/comprehensive enough especially...
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• From a single runway to two: Gatwick Airport (“Gatwick”) say they will be bringing the existing Northern runway into routine use. In fact, this runway is currently NEVER USED in everyday terms, as...
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With all of the effects of climate change leading to flooding, drought, fires, pollution, rising sea levels throughout the world, it is absurd that people are proposing to increase air traffic when we...
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The proposed expansion will ruin an already overcrowded area, create additional noise and other pollution and be bad for the environment.
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I oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway because it is a new runway – The policy has been misinterpreted by the applicant as this is an applicant for a new runway which does not...
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Main issues: Increased noise due to greater volume of air traffic passing over Tunbridge Wells and area Increased pollution from greater volume of air traffic passing over Tunbridge Wells An increase...
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It is unacceptable that a second runway at Gatwick is even being considered, given that following consultation Heathrow was confirmed as the better option for expansion. Gatwick is not a hub, rather a...
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Increase of flights by 35% Increase of emissions by 50% Where are 80 million people going to fit in around Gatwick
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I am already affected by the noise from aircraft which disrupts my work ( I often have to stop in the middle of a teams meeting as people can only hear the aircraft going over) and personal life ( at...
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I think Gatwick is big enough as it is, the infrastructure in the surrounding area is lacking, there is already too many planes flying over as it is, day and night, all night too, causing enough...
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I strongly oppose the plans to expand Gatwick. Our village will have more noise pollution, more aircraft noise, more traffic. Gatwick is plenty big enough & we do not need more houses built to...
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Aircraft Noise Disturbance during day and night as aircraft go over our property every 2 minutes Air and noise pollution Infrastructure in local area cannot cope with more air traffic at Gatwick
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We are very against the plan to add another runway to Gatwick which will only add further to the misery of constant planes flying over our house, especially during the night when we are trying to...
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Oddly we already have a fair amount of noise from planes flying over High Brooms. A lot of Tunbridge Wells residents work from home and spend extended hours in their home. We moved out of London to...
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I am concerned by the proposed expansion of the Gatwick Airport and the impact this wil have on the noise pollution, and environment and health and safety of the local residents
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The government spent millions of pound, many years with many experts to determine the best way forward with regard to runways in the South East. They recommended a third runway at Heathrow. Now a...
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BusinessLDN speaks for over 170 of the leading businesses in London, spanning a wide range of economic sectors. We strive to make London the best city in the world in which to do business, working...
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Noise, air, sight, light, traffic pollution will degrade the living environment. It will spoil the rural environment in an area of outstanding beauty. It will over stimulate an area which is already...
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I oppose Gatwick Airport Northern Runway
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The main issue for me is noise especially at unsociable times of the day - ie early morning. My other concern relates to the lack of information provided by most bodies related to the main traffic...
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Transport links are the Achilles heel of LGW Who will pay for transport infrastructure? Not GAL I fear. The previous plan for a full runway almost 2 miles south of the existing, made more sense in...
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Flood water produced by the increased capacity of the airport will have a severe detrimental effect on the area, in particular the River Mole and its downstream residents. The airport has caused...
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I oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway because it is a new runway not a development of an existing runway There will be an Increase in aircraft noise – evidence an additional...
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The Emergency Runway adjacent to the main runway 26L/ 08R has been available for more than 35 years when I once landed a Lockheed Tristar on it as maintenance work was being completed on the main...
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I vehemently oppose the proposition from LGW to build a 2nd runway - two runways do not currently exist that Gatwick can use together on a regular basis. Gatwick must rebuild the emergency runway...
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As a resident of a Newdigate village which is local to Gatwick, I have several concerns. The impact of the increase in traffic as more and more people are on our small village roads getting to...
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More noise to my daily living More chances of health issues Higher pollution Second runway which has been rejected in the past More traffic in an already busy area Taking more green belt for car...
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My concerns are that another runway will bring with it: 1) an increased level of noise due to more aeroplanes taking off and landing affecting not just the houses which are beside the airport. The...
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CPRE Kent objects to the proposals to construct a new runway at Gatwick. It is disingenuous to describe the proposals as 'bringing an existing runway into regular use', when what is proposed is an...
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These plans are clearly inconsistent with climate policy.
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This is a key project to develop jobs, local income and improve the overall infrastructure of the airport. As a relatively local resident I am supportive and see that this project is in line with UK...
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The plans to increase the number of flights will increase pollution in terms of noise and in terms of CO2 emissions. Gatwick is not suitable for this sort of expansion, lack of infrastructure, lack of...
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My husband and I have lived in Leigh since 1994, this is to highlight we are not recent residents. Being Dutch I enjoyed Gatwick close by since I could travel to Holland for visits. I am grateful for...
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The expansion of Gatwick airport will have a most significant impact on the my local community and my home in Shipbourne for atleast a generation. The environmental impact, particularly of aircraft...
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My concerns regarding the Gatwick expansion are regarding the increased levels of noise that will be inflicted on residents living under the flight path. As we already know the noise is 24 hours and...
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I am strongly opposed to the expansion plans. The public transport is not adequate to cope with the increased demand and the additional traffic will be hugely detrimental to an already very congested...
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By having the northern runway approved, I believe it will generate more employment within Gatwick airport and surrounded areas, as we will have a higher passenger flow to the area allowing for smaller...
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The UK government's advisers, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) strongly recommends that there should be no net airport expansion across the UK. Their advice for the most effective way of reducing...
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Noise pollution for surrounding areas More flights coming in low over villages Traffic pollution Gridlock on peripheral roads and M25 Fuel pollution A doubling in flight numbers will be redundant...
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This will help Gatwick and the rest of the world it covers
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I'm really doubtful that the local economy or residents will benefit from increased traffic into Gatwick. Visitors will fly in and disappear into mainly London, as they do currently, unless we put...
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I oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway because it is a new runway – The policy has been misinterpreted by the applicant as this is an applicant for a new runway which does not...
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Expand aviation for the south east and the country as a whole.
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Gatwick Airport is vital to the local economy of West Sussex and Surrey, providing employment opportunities for thousands of people. Gatwick has supported my career for many years and I'm really proud...
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I am opposed to the project because I think it will increase the release of greenhouse gases. It will also create more pressure on the rail and road networks serving the airport, with 76 million more...
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I oppose Gatwick Airport’s application for a new, northern runway. I object because: - We are facing a climate emergency and should be working on every option to reduce CO2 emissions, including...
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Members and guests of Hever Castle Golf Club visit us to unwind, relax, play the sport they love and enjoy the picturesque surroundings of our secluded grounds. We already have a significant number of...
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I object on 6 main counts. 1. I don’t believe that the use of the emergency runway is the reuse of existing resources. There is no facility that they can reuse. They will need to rebuild the entire...
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I believe that the development of the additional runway will be detrimental to the quality of life in the area which surrounds Gatwick Airport as it will increase air pollution, noise pollution,...
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Outside activity or sleeping at night is very difficult currently and the proposal will make it worse because of aircraft noise. Also I am very concerned about the pollution being caused. There are...
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I live on the Gatwick flight path although a good 15 miles from the airport. The frequency and noise of landings over the summer and holiday periods throughout the year significantly disrupt my...
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JetBlue supports the addition of the proposed Northern Runway. It is likely that we will want to increase our service level at London Gatwick in the coming years and adding another runway will provide...
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The policy of all governing parties to continue to further fund strategic development projects in south east England such as the proposed Gatwick expansion, further exacerbates the over development of...
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I oppose the Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway as it is a new runway. Gatwick currently has one runway and an emergency runway/taxiway, i.e. not two runways that can operate...
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I am a regular user of Gatwick Airport, and particularly of the North Terminal. This year has been a disaster for airport users, especially during peak times. I think it's important for Gatwick to...
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I would like to object to the expansion of Gatwick Airport on the grounds of increased noise, building development and traffic for the surrounding areas and the immense impact on climate change that...
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It is important for wildlife , the climate and for Surrey to remain tranquile as an area of outstanding beauty that is already facing more and more pollution and expansion of Gatwick airport will...
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I have several concerns regarding this development; Climate Change and Air Pollution - this expansion will increase the CO2 emissions substantially from what we see today, and from what we had prior...
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I moved here with the full knowledge of the airport and it provides a necessary service, plus jobs for locals. BUT the expansion of the airport, the sneaking in of a second runway by using the...
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I am wishing to comment on the proposed plans to use the north runway at Gatwick in order to increase airport capacity. Having lived under the flight path for 10 years I am aware of the significant...
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I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport, a project that, in my view, poses several significant environmental and societal concerns. While I recongnise...
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Air traffic above Oxted is already non stop at certain times of the day. Another runway will make the constant noise unbearable.
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I oppose the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway project. As a climate scientist myself this proposed expansion of use will greatly impact the local and national contribution to fossil fuel usage and...
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Concerned about the environmental and noise pollution likely if permitted
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I see this as an initial comment and will provide more fulsome comment once I am registered. My concerns are in relation to the negative impacts this will have on the local environment and also on the...
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Hello, I live local to Gatwick with my family. Were this application to go ahead, of course we would lament, and object now, to the obvious increase in flights that will occur. It will mean a massive...
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Where I live is often directly under the flight path to Gatwick, both for incoming and outgoing aeroplanes. Night flying between midnight and 6 a.m. should be banned as it disturbs sleep, which has...
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Since the CAA change in Farnborough Airspace, we have encountered a significant increase in Outgoing Gatwick traffic at much lower altitude - frequently below 9000 ft and sometimes even 7000ft. The...
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I object to this Gatwick airport expansion and urge that the advice from the government’s own Climate Change Committee (CCC) is taken seriously. The last report from June 2023 includes following key...
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I object strongly to the proposals. We live under the flight path and whilst we moved here, knowing this, the prospect of 1000’s of additional flights a year fills me with dread at a time when the...
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An un/acceptable increase in aircraft noise over the village of Fordcombe and Penshurst
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Noise pollution harm Air pollution harm Infrastructure and construction Traffic Destruction of peace and green spaces
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On a daily basis we are suffering from the noise and air pollution of frequent planes coming over our house to land at Gatwick. This is continuous and especially noticeable since the emergency runway...
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