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  • Em Perera

    I object to this expansion project because of of the additional air, noise and CO2 pollution. Additionally, destruction of nature and congestion and pollution from increased traffic to Gatwick.

  • Evertje Pont

    It will increase noise pollution and decrease air quality.

  • Florian Gramshammer

    London needs extra airport capacity and as a South London resident I’m a very frequent user of Gatwick airport. It would appear to me that the Gatwick proposal is significantly more sensible than the... Read more

  • Frances Mary Long

    I am against the expansion of Gatwick airport. My main reason is the fact that air travel should not be increased since it is a huge contributer to the climate emergency. It would be better to improve... Read more

  • Francis Pole

    Support this. Long overdue.

  • Carole Anne Freeman on behalf of Freeman family (Freeman family)

    There are enough planes flying over Tunbridge Wells and other local villages which have been inundated with flights, particularly at busy times of the day and year and over the past few years have got... Read more

  • Gavin Edward Nash

    Gatwick ( and UK ) require the 2nd runway. As a frequent flyer out of both Heathrow and Gatwick , it makes far more sense to open a 2nd runway at Gatwick.

  • Gemma Hobson

    I am registering to show my positive support for this much needed second runway, to alleviate pressures on Gatwick’s airspace and planning.

  • Graham Hanson

    Noise: Aircraft noise has substantially increased in our local area, and expansion of Gatwick would significantly further increase aircraft noise both for those living near the airport and for those... Read more

  • Graham Hetherington

    Impact on adjacent area of Natural Beauty

  • Guy Ng

    Should allow to go ahead

  • Jacquetta Fewster

    I consider the main issues and impacts to be: climate change, air pollution, noise pollution, traffic

  • Jennifer Roberts

    I object to the use of the emergency runway at Gatwick to be used as a 2nd runway. Since living here since 1988 the pollution from the planes has got worse and impacts my health. The planes overhead... Read more

  • Jessica-Rose Ayuya

    I recently you purchased a property outside of London so I can have cleaner air, less noise pollution and better sense of community. I have loved my time here but to hear there is a consideration for... Read more

  • Jim Kavanagh

    Use of a secondary runway at Gatwick is well overdue. It will bring nothing but benefits for the area and take significant pressure off other airports (ie Heathrow). The majority of the infrastructure... Read more

  • Joanne Lewis

    I oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway because it is a new runway – - Policy has been misinterpreted by the applicant as this is an applicant for a new runway which does not... Read more

  • Joe Patrick

    I fully support the plans.

  • John Edward Telling

    I wish to object on the grounds of 1) Climate change impacts 2) Increased noise, particularly at night 3) Increased air pollution 4) Environmental destruction to facilitate associated development and... Read more

  • John Sproggs

    Building a second runway at Gatwick Airport is a strategic decision that will significantly benefit the UK economy, improve passenger experience, and contribute to environmental sustainability.... Read more

  • Jonathan Richards

    The positive move to bring into use the secondary runway without need for major construction is the best way to increase economic activity in a sustainable way. When compared with an additional runway... Read more

  • Jordan Green

    A Gatwick Northern runway makes substantially more sense and doesn’t involve the destruction of villages

  • Josh Lowe

    Competition: Increased competition among airports can lead to better services, lower fares, and improved options for travelers. Job Creation: The expansion could create jobs in construction, airport... Read more

  • Judith Watts

    I object to the Gatwick expansion plan as it will mean additional noise from an increased number of aircraft flying over the village where I live. This will give rise to air pollution and additional... Read more

  • Julian Kenny

    The flight path goes over unpopulated areas of the High Weald. It will cause noise pollution, air pollution and light pollution. The High Weald is one of the few truly rural areas in the South East.... Read more

  • Julie Ann Hinton

    I object to the Gatwick expansion plan particularly because of the extra noise pollution. We are already disturbed on a daily basis by the loud noise of planes from Gatwick and the proposed plan would... Read more

  • Julie Cable

    I do not agree with the expansion of Gatwick. The extra air pollution and noise pollution is not acceptable. We are all being urged to count air miles and be as green as possible, this is in violation... Read more

  • Julie Elliott

    I support this new runway at Gatwick. I find Gatwick Airport so much easier to use and get to than Heathrow.

  • Julie Pinnell

    I live under a Gatwick flight path and am very worried that expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase aircraft noise both for those living near the airport and for us living under flight... Read more

  • Kathleen Valerie Smith

    We have enough air/noise pollution already in an area of outstanding natural beauty already

  • Kim Polman

    I disagree with expansion of a northern runway at Gatwick. We are heading towards a climate crisis. The last thing we need are more planes in the sky. Of course, more noise in our sky is also not... Read more

  • Louise Graham

    We already have to deal with so much noise from airplanes over us, worst of all often in the middle of the night or very early hours of the morning. We also see plane lights all the time from our... Read more

  • Markos Thomadakis

    The utilization of Gatwick Airport's existing north runway in accordance with the 2018 National Policy Statement: Airports is a practical and efficient way to address the growing demand for air travel... Read more

  • Mary Stones

    I am very concerned about prospects to increase air traffic at Gatwick Airport. Aircraft regularly route over Tunbridge Wells, sometimes at very low altitudes, I was outside at one time last year when... Read more

  • Matthew Richard John Jones

    I think it is a very good idea and will improve the economy of the UK. Seems a sensible way to ease congestion at Gatwick and allow further capacity to boost links with the world.

  • Mervyn Young

    Over the past twenty five years at my current address the aircraft noise has never increased more than in the past two years. The takeoff path has been directed almost over our property and the height... Read more

  • Michael Burrell

    I object to the expansion of Gatwick airport by the addition of a second runway. The co2 emissions, the potential devastating increases of traffic in terms of the environment is truly unconscionable.... Read more

  • Michael Calvert

    Airport expansion is not consistent with any credible strategy for keeping global temperature rises to within 1.5 degrees of pre-industrial levels and is therefore irresponsible and short-sighted.... Read more

  • Michael John Lewis

    I oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway because it is a new runway – - Policy has been misinterpreted by the applicant as this is an applicant for a new runway which does not... Read more

  • Michael Mahoney

    I am concerned at ever increasing noise levels, pollution and the effects of increasing air travel on the environment in particular global warming. All of these negative impacts will only be increased... Read more

  • Michael Underwood

    I'm concerned about the impact the proposal for an additional runway at Gatwick will have on every aspect of our environment. Whether its extra noise and disturbance an increase in the number of... Read more

  • Miranda Ashwood

    I oppose to the proposed expansion of Gatwick airport for the following reasons: - increase in noise pollution - increase in environmental pollution - increased strain on local resources such as... Read more

  • Mr John Thrussell

    Gatwick is well connected to public transport (apart from to/from Heathrow) but has good terminals and a good route network. However the potential for delay with just one runway is huge. This... Read more

  • Mr William Norman

    I think that it will be a great economic benefit to the area to have the second runway.

  • Mrs Amber Dane

    I wish to register my objection to the proposed second runway at Gatwick. as I feel it would have a huge impact on one's everyday enjoyment of living in this area. Thee have been longstanding concerns... Read more

  • Neal Gordon Sheret

    Another runway means more aircraft and that means more noise, pollution and more importantly carbon emissions when we should reducing this to hit our carbon neutral commitments. The local... Read more

  • Nick Howarth

    Questionable need for additional runway capacity in the next 10-20 years and beyond. Impact on roads (traffic volumes), housing and other infrastructure, increased pollution (noise, light and... Read more

  • Nigel Earle

    My biggest concern is global warming, we should be reducing the use of airplanes and encouraging business travelers to connect remotely and the days of cheap flights costing less than the parking are... Read more

  • Oliver Buckland

    The proposals will increase demand on the local road networks and motorways locally. There will be a detrimental impact on the environment and added impact on climate change at a time when this should... Read more

  • Pak Ling Cheng

    I am a frequent user of the Gatwick airport and I reject the proposal. My biggest concern is, even the usage of the runway is at its capacity, we should focus on the negative environmental impact of... Read more

  • Pamela Jean Wilkinson

    Considering a second run way at Gatwick airport during a climate crisis is total folly. We should be encouraging people to reduce air travel rather an encourage it. Additionally to air pollution the... Read more

  • Paul Ashcroft

    Extremely overdue addition to Gatwick airport. This should solve many delays suffered by passengers. As someone who travels extensively and hates Heathrow as the journey to that airport is often... Read more

  • Paul Fagence

    My family and I have always lived in Crawley and I’m supportive of the current airport. However I have recently noticed that the planes are taking differing routes after take off. The planes are now... Read more

  • Paul Greenhalgh

    Expansion of Gatwick could cause significant increase in frequency of aircraft noise over Lingfield

  • Paul Hand

    I am supportive of this project.

  • Paul Polman

    We respectfully would like to oppose the project given environmental , biodiversity and social impacts in the region. Noise levels are already above acceptable levels. Impact assessment shows... Read more

  • Peter F Talboys

    I support converting the existing taxiway into a full runway

  • Peter Swann

    I think for the prosperity and economic growth of the local area the expansion of Gatwick airport and the utilisation of the Northern runway into a permanent second runway should be given the green... Read more

  • Peter Tate

    Noise, pollution, traffic congestion

  • Pierre Beyne

    This project makes a lot of sense and is overdue. - It is simple, requieres little public funding and can be accomplished quickly - It helps increase needed capacity for London airport while lowering... Read more

  • Raymond Travis

    Gatwick flights already damage the quality of life and especially sleep in Tunbridge Wells. During summer there are dozens of low, noisy flights into the airport flying at 4,000ft or lower over the... Read more

  • Richard James Brockman

    Hi Please read my comments below, I am opposed to the new runway at Gatwick. I oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway because it is a new runway – • Policy has been... Read more

  • Robert Lulham

    I am particularly concerned about the increased noise pollution from this substantial expansion proposed at Gatwick airport both during the day and especially if there are more night time flights. I... Read more

  • Robert Platt

    Air travel is a major contributor to the increase in greenhouse gases and we should be looking at ways of reducing air travel and offering other more environmentally-friendly options for long distance... Read more

  • Rosemary Ann Goddard

    I wish to object to this proposal because I believe it will have a negative effect on the health of the residents in the surrounding areas with the emissions from additional flights. In addition it... Read more

  • Sally Mitchell

    I am opposed to any expansion of Gatwick Airport which would cause: - an increase in pollution damaging health and the environment. - increased noise. - increased traffic on an already congested road... Read more

  • Samuel Hilliard

    Gatwick sorely needs additional runway capacity. Please approve the proposal to add a runway. Thanks

  • Shane Rigby

    I agree with the proposal for the 2nd runway

  • Simon Holtham

    We live in [REDACTED] Tunbridge wells and most of the incoming flights descend directly over our property, low enough at times that you can clearly make out the airline and the noise is intrusive and... Read more

  • Simon Muschamp

    The proposed project will increase noise pollution drastically

  • Sir Nicholas Peter Archibald White

    GAL is not being open about the brand new Runway that they propose to build as it is 12 meters North on the existing Emergency Runway and will have additional taxiways. The potential 101,000... Read more

  • Stuart James

    Only positive thoughts about Gatwick expansion. Our nearest airport and extra connections can only be a good thing. Flight path to Gatwick regularly over our house with planes at a good height but... Read more

  • Sunil Parthiban

    It should definitely go ahead. Furthermore, Heathrow should also expand. This country wastes so much time with these pointless consultations and enquiry after enquiry. Just get on with the project

  • Sussex Wildlife Trust (Sussex Wildlife Trust)

    Sussex Wildlife Trust is registering as an Interested Party to raise our objection to the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Development Consent Order application. Sussex Wildlife Trust is strongly... Read more

  • Suzanne Pearson

    The ONLY impact to where we live will be hundreds more flights banking and climbing over our house. Over the 14 years we have lived here it has got worse (especially in the summertime) with the noise... Read more

  • T Pearce

    My concerns about the expansion of Gatwick airport are with regard to the levels of pollution that will be generated from both the planes and the increased numbers of people travelling to the site, at... Read more

  • Tania Spooner

    There is no good reason to increase the runways & Gatwick’s flying capacity. There is every good reason to reduce aviation. With our climate warming to boiling as it has done this year, & with the... Read more

  • Tim Atkin

    I have lived in Southborough for over 28 years, as the inconvenience, noise, pollution & environmental damage from Gatwick has escalated, with a long history of broken promises and commitments by the... Read more

  • Timothy John Harper

    Volume of flights, timing of flights and the enviromental impact

  • Tony Batchelor

    I am in favour of an additional runway at Gatwick Airport. I consider it is essential for jobs locally and for the benefit of The Economy in terms of trade an tourism. I have lived at this address... Read more

  • Victoria Moll

    I oppose the plans for a new runway at Gatwick Airport. The noise from aircraft over Tunbridge Wells, especially at night disturb my sleep and affect my well-being. The road leading to Gatwick Airport... Read more

  • Wendi Leech

    We are very close to Gatwick airport and our position is under the flight path. We are very concerned about the increase in air pollution and increased air traffic noise, together with an increase in... Read more

  • Wendy Waller

    heathrow expansion has not yet started commitment to reduce air pollution will not be met other projects for example hs2 have been cancelled due to lack of funds also have a search on the internet for... Read more

  • Alcia Loach

    I object to the use of the Emergency runway as a second runway as it will negatively impact me and my family with the increase in CO2 and other emissions which are known to negatively affect human... Read more

  • Alec Waller

    Gatwick needs that second runway A.S.P it will bring a lot of jobs to the area

  • Alexandra Turnbull

    How can the Government allow another runway in this time of Climate Change, it is imperative that all funds must urgently be used towards carbon neutrality and prevention of climate change.

  • Alexandre David Pooley

    I oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway for the following reasons: It is a new runway – and not as portrayed by the Gatwick authorities Policy has been misinterpreted by... Read more

  • Alice Gordon Clark

    This would impact our day to day life with the noise pollution and air pollution and I have two [REDACTED] sons one who is living in Crawley Down and one with me who would not like the extra noise... Read more

  • Alison Levitt

    A 2nd runway at Gatwick would be a disaster. The increase in air traffic would render living anywhere near the airport intolerable. We already have a constant flow of planes over our house making it... Read more

  • Amanda Sermon

    The noise blight of Gatwick in Tunbridge Wells is already excessive. The expansion will make matters even worse especially given that Gatwick is open overnight. This has a huge detriment to public... Read more

  • Amanda-Jayne Troy

    The expansion of Gatwick airport, an extra runway in particular will only add to the aircraft noise overhead which has increased hugely already (stacking of planes overhead in Dallington is... Read more

  • Andrew Harris

    I purchased my house with the intention to live somewhere quiet in the countryside, so a significant increase in air traffic over or near my property will definitely impact that. What is more, there... Read more

  • Angela Hattingh

    great idea to expand

  • Anitaben Patel

    The expansion will increase traffic unnecessarily in the area of M25 and M23. The increase in traffic from M1, M4,M3,A3, A40 and A23 is not needed when that are passing Heathrow to get to Gatwick. We... Read more

  • Ann Davis

    Air traffic noise has increased dramatically recently without any consultation or communication. . Early morning and late night flights are extremely intrusive and detrimental to sleep and health.... Read more

  • Anna Morgan

    Policy has been misinterpreted by the applicant as this is an application for a new runway and as such does not comply with policy, or the Government’s Aviation Strategy. Gatwick does not have 2... Read more

  • Anouk Barrott

    Grave concerns regarding the pollution impact on the biodiversity of the AONB of the Ashdown Forest from the significant increase in flights along with the noise pollution which is already being... Read more

  • Barbara Cowtan

    Increased noise level particularly late evening. Bad for the environment.

  • Barry William Taylor

    I Fully support the plan to use a 2nd Runway at Gatwick

  • Benjamin Miller

    That I support the Gatwick’s redevelopment of its northern runway so it can be regularly be used.

  • Bob Cranham

    I wish to register my objection to the plans to expand the capacity of Gatwick Airport. Despite assurances in the past that flights would be directed away from local, rural villages these came to... Read more