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I am opposed to the building of a new runway at Gatwick Airport. The increase in flights and road traffic to the airport will result in: - more green house gas emissions which will worsen global...
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I strongly object to this proposed project. We have lived here for over 30 years and in recent years, since Gatwick trialled and then adopted new flight paths, the noise from the aircraft has...
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Noise pollution is a blight on the area. It affects mental health and enjoyment of home life and quality of sleep which suffers particularly in the summer. Jobs can be created in different ways, towns...
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This project will increase air pollution and encourage the use of more fossil fuels. Until we can provide fossil fuel free air transport it is morally wrong to expand air travel . The impact on...
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Long term alteration of the earth’s climate and the rapid changes we are seeing now are from human activities, consumption of natural resources and burning of fossil fuels. Planes burn fossil fuels....
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I urge you to reconsider the expansion. In terms of my day to day life - or anyone else's - a move to INCREASE air travel is nothing short of suicidal for all of humanity. The science is clear - we...
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Having lived until recently in Cranleigh we hated the noise pollution from a new flightpath over Cranleigh in 2016. Noise unbearable in previously peaceful village. Air pollution, increase in road...
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Expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase aircraft noise both for those living near the airport and for those further away under flight paths. A ban on night flights should be a condition of...
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This project will contribute to serious and long term damage to our increasingly damaged, thus unstable climate
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I am extremely concerned by the noise impacts of the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport. I live in a town already badly affected by aircraft noise both by day but also increasingly by night....
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Expansion is inappropriate given the legal need to achieve net zero. At a time when CO2 emissions need to be cut drastically immediately to even contemplate expansion is counter to all scientific...
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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. I believe the policy has been misinterpreted by the applicant as...
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I think the 2nd runway at Gatwick is a fantastic idea!! It will bring in some much money and employment to the area for large and small businesses a like.
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Climate change not helped by increased capacity Noise is a nuisance in Cranleigh particularly as night flights are allowed Air traffic control at Gatwick already under pressure Where are the...
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I oppose the Gatwick application for the northern runway as it a new runway which does not comply with policy It will lead to a huge increase in aircraft noise - currently unacceptable and will only...
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As a former mayor of this town and having visited Gatwick and worked at Gatwick for many years over my lifetime, and also having spent most of my life in Crawley living in Northgate right next to...
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I oppose this application as it will lead to an increase in aircraft nose over a much wider are than currently. There is inadequate infrastructure to deal with the additional road and rail traffic...
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Noise pollution and impact on air quality
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The proposed expansion of Gatwick is in complete contradiction of advice from the statutory Climate Change Committee. The CCC has repeatedly advised government that there must not be any net expansion...
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I strongly oppose the expansion of the northern runway at Gatwick Airport. Our climate is in a critical position, we are seeing more and more climate related disasters and adding more carbon to our...
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At a time when the UK is falling back on it’s climate commitments, an extension to an airport is a calamitous decision
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Noise , pollution In contradiction of greenhouse gas emission targets increased traffic to the airport and more pollutants from increased air traffic
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The proposed expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase aircraft noise. There should be a ban on night flights. The proposed expansion is inconsistent with net zero objectives and there is no...
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My comments are critical of the proposal and include the following concerns 1. Increased overhead noise 2. Questionable statistics used show the need for additional capacity in the South East - is the...
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We should be reducing air travel not expanding it, until there's a realistic environmentally friendly way. We need to limit co2 emissions not make space for more. Air travel is ecocide!
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Grave concerns about the pollution and impact on people’s health and our environment if this goes ahead. The m25 and a bigger Gatwick will be devastating
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I am against expansion in terms of the below points. Increased noise Increased impact on the environment Infrastructure not in place even in new plans Levels of unemployment are low in this area so...
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This new runway will destroy so many fine buildings and a historic village, then there is the increase in pollution, why is this application being considered when as a Country we are looking for Zero...
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Having grown up and lived in the Gatwick catchment area and been inspired to work in aeronautical engineering and infrastructure and working around the world before setting up my own business locally,...
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Expansion will mean: 35% more flights than 2019 48% more emissions than 2019 5.5% of all UK emissions will come from Gatwick in 2038 Being the size of Heathrow (where are they going to put 80m...
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Living on a ten mile final approach path to Gatwick, we already suffer with constant noise. An increase in movements would have a negative impact on our quality of life at home, increased pollution...
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I object to the scheme, as it will increase carbon emissions, when we should we be doing all we can to rapidly decrease our emissions. I also object to the increased noise pollution caused by the...
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As a resident near Gatwick I’m very concerned 1 for the noise and 2 fire all the wild life that will be lost one of the reasons we moved to the area
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At this stage I will be brief. The proposed extension will inevitably damage the local environment and quality of life of residents. Increased aircraft noise over a wider area including those that do...
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I would like express my concern about both existing and additional (if this proposal is granted) air traffic noise in particular departures over my property, it is already above SOAEL, I cannot watch...
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I do not support the proposed new runway and additional flights that it will generate - there will be added noise & air pollution generated by the planes, fuel pollution from people driving to the...
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With the world facing a huge Climate Crisis, we should be reducing air travel, not expanding it. We shouldn’t be encouraging leisure travel and we need to transport goods locally or by sea to reduce...
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We object to the proposed expansion plans for the following reasons; 1) Noise – this it will lead to a significant increase in air traffic leading to noise and pollution impacting our community in...
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The pollution and noise from dramatically increasing the number of flights from Gatwick is totally unacceptable and this project needs to be stopped. I live directly under the Gatwick flight path and...
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I have worked at Gatwick for 29 years, I see the importance of the airports future growth has on the families of our staff & the local communities. Gatwick is in competition with European airports who...
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Living under the Gatwick flight path is already unpleasant enough. Having any extra planes will be intolerable.
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We HAVE TO KEEP FOSSIL FUEL IN THE GROUND. So unless these aircraft, airport buildings and airport vehicles are being powered by with clean energy or running on air or CO2, we can not expand Gatwick...
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There have been ongoing discussions regarding the temporary and permanent acquisition of The Arora Group landholdings. Whilst dialogue is ongoing, we wish to register our interest as matters regarding...
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I am extremely concerned at the impact on my area from a second runway, particularly landing aircraft on their crosswind or final approaches turning over our area at altitudes of around 4000ft. Even...
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In our view it will: 1. Significantly raise the sound pollution, particularly over Lingfield. 2. It will increase air pollution over Lingfield due to the increase in air traffic. 3. It will increase...
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Expansion of the airport and runway capacity is vital for business in the area plus the UK as a whole and something that i support.
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I have 2 main objections. My 1st objection is the impact a second runway will have on global warming. We should be flying more not less. I know several people who have flown abroad this year for...
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Gatwick north needs a bigger runway due to.the amount of travel
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I absolutely support the expansion, means a lot of jobs offered and less disruption for the airport
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I support this application as this represents a cost effective way to upgrade existing assets with significant benefits to the local economy, subject to sensitive handling of any environmental issues...
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To vote against a second runway at Gatwick due to the huge environmental impacts on our roads and infrastructure
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14,000 new jobs? Gatwick Airport cannot fill the jobs available now. The UK is supposed to be cutting down on pollution. How is this helping that goal? There will be more vehicles. More aircraft. More...
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IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF A SECOND RUNWAY AT GATWICK AIRPORT As the resident of a village on top of the North Downs located no more than about 10 direct miles from the airport, I would like to make...
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Amongst many other points, here are a few: The increase in aircraft noise resulting from a greater number of overhead flights. The environmental impact of more frequent flights. The impact of the...
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The plans for expansion with the new runway should not be allowed to go ahead. The Committee on Climate Change has said that no expansion in aviation should be allowed if we are to meet our climate...
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I oppose the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport. It will have a severe impact upon the infrastructure of this area. Roads and transport are already under severe strain without the disruption and...
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The proposal at Gatwick airport will see a huge increase in the number of planes flying over the area of Hever and surrounding neighbourhoods. This will not only increase the environmental pollution...
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I hope it happens. It will bring a lot of jobs to the area. More money. More likelihood of new residential areas. More money for the investment of Crawley, which MUST be invested in!
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I wish to register my objection to the proposal for a new runway at Gatwick. The main impacts are more locally obviously noise and, from a more global perspective with 101,000 more flights a year,...
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Too much noise so I personally do not think it should go ahead and bad for the environment
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I feel there are enough flights over this area as it is. More flights would be unwelcome. There are already prolonged periods when the air traffic noise is very disturbing (especially in the summer...
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Register my support for this project
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The pressure on environment and local people will be too much without sufficient infrastructure: - new reservoirs for drinking water - sufficient renewable energy - quality cycle lanes in plentiful...
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I am in full support of building this runway as I think it will generate a lot of revenue for the area, it will also reduce pollution by allowing people to travel less distances to catch planes to...
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Impacts on land, farming capacity, air, habitats and local prosperity and detriment to quality of life
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Concerned about the potential impact on the environment, towns and villages around the wider area that will see significantly increased traffic from increase in passengers, workers and during...
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I fully support the position of the RHRA’s submitted comments (see below) and will add an additional significant concerns which is the obvious negative environmental impact this project will cause on...
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Section 85 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 requires all relevant authorities (including all public bodies, local authorities and statutory undertakers) in exercising or performing any...
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Noise from overhead flights both day and night Road congestion on A25 through the village Potential pollution and harm to the environment Area of outstanding national beauty Water supplies Wildlife...
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I object to expansion of Gatwick as it will increase emissions pollution and noise pollution.
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I am in full agreement and support with this project
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I think that it is well overdue. Having lived in the area most of my life, I have seen it grow and Gatwick needs to be bigger. It will be a huge boost to the economy and provide many more jobs. The...
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The main issue is the disturbance and nuisance caused by aircraft flying overhead at around 3 to 4 thousand feet for prolonged periods. When this happens, in the otherwise quiet Kent countryside, it...
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The noise and frequency of flights over our house is derogatory to our quality of life.
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This project will have a positive impact on the local economy.
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Increased flights over my house which already causes occasional sleep disturbance on a summer’s night. Roads further congested, Increased carbon emissions. Already water shortages in our area and...
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I support gatwicks new runway!
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I would like to comment on the full scale of impacts of the expansion.
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Hello, I am writing to object to the proposed use of the Northern, safety run-way, as an extension of Gatwick operations. Gatwick already causes major noise intrusion to the residents of Speldhurst,...
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Submission to Planning Inspectorate: Gatwick Airport Northern Runway DCO This submission is being made by London Southend Airport (LSA). Overall, LSA supports the notion of allowing UK airports to...
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In an age where we know for certain that there will be pressure to reduce flight travel to limit climate and environmental damage we need to show real restraint. The need for a material increase in...
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I already am woken constantly by planes, often traveling at under 5000ft in the early hours, night flying. Complaints to Gatwick make no difference, the response you get is a standard letter which...
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I oppose the second runway construction at Gatwick airport. I live under the flight path. Granted the planes only take off over my house when the wind is coming from the east, but these planes are...
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The main issue is that the Northern runway is not suitable for use as a second runway. Gatwick had their plans for a second runway rejected and trying to adapt the northern runway to become a fully...
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Overhead take off and landings after 10pm and before 7am
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The extra runway will negatively effect the health of the local people due to pollution. Asthma and other lung issues are already high in the area. Noise pollution disturbing the local residents of...
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I strongly object to the Gatwick expansion on the following grounds: - Environmental: we should be seeking ways to reduce air travel not increase it - Noise: having been a resident of Reigate for over...
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I live and work close to Gatwick so my concerns are around initially the extensive building works as this will affect my working and personal life but also the lack of infrastructure improvements this...
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Has Covid not taught us anything. There is nothing good about another two runways. We live on the edge of the flight path yet it is busier and noisier already, what about pollution. The roads...
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I strongly oppose this Gatwick Airport application for a northern runway because it is a new runway not a development of an existing runway. It will significantly increase airport noise, pollution and...
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Completely against the expansion. There will be only negative impacts and nothing gained. Living under a flight path is miserable and yet I look out to open countryside from our windows. If it wasn’t...
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I approve of this project
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I have a number of concerns about the proposed runway expansion at Gatwick Airport. While I can understand the economic upside, the impact to residents and the broader community has the potential to...
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I live on the Gatwick perimeter road, parallel to the runways. The existing noise and emissions are already impacting on our lives, sleep, health, ability to open windows etc; this will double with a...
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I am against the new runway proposal. My home life is already impacted by excessive noise from air traffic as I am in the flight path and additional air traffic would be a nuisance.
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Noise concern
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I object to Gatwick's continued plans for development at this current time. This is because I/we have been drastically affected by increased aviation noise being right under the flight path which was...
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1. The project will result in unacceptable levels of noise pollution around the Penshurst area. 2. The project will release polluting material into an area which is currently an AONB 3. The traffic...
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Concerns about -increasing noise and from additional traffic, - additional traffic on local 'rat route' country lanes north of Gatwick, - and new circuit patterns over Buckland/North Downs -...
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I am lying in bed listening to the current aircraft noise, listening to the birds. The south east corner of England is already an extremely busy area, over populated. Bringing a new runway will have a...
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