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In general happy for use of the additional runway. Some environmental concerns. Noise pollution and air pollution with the inevitable increase in flights Good opportunity for jobs in the area will...
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Infrastructure for additional traffic is not in place. Already have huge queues to cross at Dartford and the Blackwall Tunnel. Flight pass expansion and rerouting also detrimental.
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The already increased fumes and noise will get even worse and make using outside spaces virtually impossible for any form of socialisation. The increased traffic on the local small country lanes used...
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I fully support the project to increase Gatwick’s capacity and boost the local economy
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Gatwick Airport needs a second run way. It will be good for local area, jobs and the economy.
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I am concerned about the increasing amount of noise from not only more flights, but also aircraft waiting for take-off, more traffic and illegally parked taxis. I am concerned about the increasing...
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I support the extension at Gatwick. West Sussex and local area really needs more work opportunities for local people in skilled and semiskilled professions.
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I fully support the expansion and want to see a return to the economy of the local area.
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Firstly, I have noticed a difference in car traffic volumes already since the expansion of North Terminal. This is not just the M23, but the A23 from Brighton, and our link from Eastbourne the A27....
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Aviation becoming a cleaner industry and at the forefront of innovation for sustainability. Less disruption than LHR R3 development Less cost to the environment and the taxpayer and within current...
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I believe the proposed project is seriously flawed and will make life for those living under the flight path such as myself and my family unbearable. In addition I do not believe the infrastructure...
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This plan is the most carbon efficient way of delivering much needed aviation capacity to the London region, and will deliver 14k new jobs and £1 billion into the regions economy annually. It is in...
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I do not feel there is a need for Gatwick expansion. The environmental impact and effect on local residents quality of life is unacceptable. Not just more plane noise and pollution but increased road...
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I’m against the proposed expansion of the extra runway at Gatwick airport for these valid reasons: Air pollution - damage to humans & wildlife Aircraft noise - damage to humans & wildlife Traffic -...
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My main objections are the increase in emissions when we should all be trying to reduce our impact, immediately and urgently, in view of the disastrous climate situation. Just because 44million people...
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The main issues are increased noise and environmental damage to local residents. New departure and arrival routes will affect more people and increase noise disturbance to local residents...
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Impact on rural community in Kent by increasing flights resulting in unnacceptable noise levels & pollution. Lack of need for extra capacity with Heathrow already granted approval to expand. Questions...
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In view of reduced admissions etc linked to climate change NO airport should be expanded. Locally there will be more noise pollution, air pollution, more traffic on already overcrowded roads and loss...
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No issue hope Gatwick staff can earn more money
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Absolutely essential to allow the second runway to be used operationally, this airport, at busy times of the year, cannot cope and delays ensue. Greater prosperity for the airport and surrounding...
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Air passenger numbers have fallen dramatically since covid and have not recovered so demand for this expansion is not proven. Any expansion of aircraft and passenger numbers will have a significant...
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I have grave concerns about this project, it will mean more air pollution from aircraft, more aircraft noise. more congestion on the surrounding roads from the increased road transport use. The...
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I support the expansion of London Gatwick, as it will bring more jobs to the area
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Expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase C02 emissions, to the point that the UK government would be unable to meet its carbon reduction goals. As well as increased emissions from flights,...
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I am responding as the Member of Parliament for the Horsham constituency. Expansion at Gatwick would have a significant impact on our local area and region for decades to come. I am deeply concerned...
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I am against the proposal
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The main issues that concern me are the adverse effects on the local environment, ie increased noise and air pollution and increased road traffic. In addition the safety aspects of using an emergency...
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We are blighted by enough aircraft traffic as it is. Often we watch two planes very close, cross overhead above our house. The skies are all ready too busy and I worry an accident is waiting to...
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Any substantial increase in capacity at Gatwick will only lead to an increase in noise, light and air pollution, none of which is desirable. With fewer people travelling for work (as online...
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Gatwick Airport have perfectly demonstrated over the last year exactly why this expansion plan is totally unacceptable. The airport is unable to recruit sufficient staff to operate the runways that...
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The airport expansion should go ahead to add must needed jobs to Sussex as well as to make it easier for tourists to visit. The local road and railway infrastructure should be improved alongside. As...
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Noise and air pollution to surrey hills area. Area of outstanding natural beauty. Part of the beauty is that you can go to the surrey hills and not hear traffic or air traffic. This new proposal will...
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I support the use of using an existing second runway and any expansion required to cope with demand.
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On the assumption that a second runway would result in a big increase in flight volume I have concerns 1. Safety This 2nd runway was designed as an emergency runway. What has changed since the initial...
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Current infrastructure (roads, water etc) in Surrey unable to meet additional demand envisaged by proposed expansion. Increase in CO2 emissions from additional flights would be at odds with UK's Net...
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There is no need for an additional runway at Gatwick since it only operates at close to capacity for 6 weeks of the year. It does not fit with the Government target of net zero and is generally bad...
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My family reside in Crawley, where I grew up. Gatwick is London's second airport. These are my two perspectives on the proposed expansion. The main impacts as I see them are - an increase in noise -...
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Overall in favour of project as will be good for local economy,but would welcome restrictions on nighttime flying.
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The runway will result in additional flights over our house and AONB resulting in noise and air pollution, both having an impact on health. It will also lead to further congestion and pollution in the...
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Any further redevelopment of Gatwick Airport to increase passenger capacity and the amount of flights will have a detrimental impact on the South Downs National Park and surrounding areas- it is not...
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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...
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I do not agree with any expansion of capacity for air travel
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I want to register as I object strongly to the proposed additional runway at Gatwick. As a resident of Rudgwick we already experience excessive noise especially during the summer months with a great...
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I object to the proposed second runway at Gatwick Airport on the grounds that it does not comply with the Net Zero agenda of reducing fuel emissions, pollution and negative impacts of climate change....
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Great opportunity for the south east !
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Support the expansion of Gatwick airport. However, please deal with the illegal street parking by passengers park their cars at the visitor parking at Woodgate, Pease Pottage.
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I live near to the Gatwick runway and already the noise, pollution and enviromental damage to this beautiful Surrey countyside is already at an unacceptable level so I am against a new runway becuase...
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I object to the increased noise and pollution that increase in flights will cause.
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More pollution, more houses, disruption to biodiversity, disruption to local residents , noise......
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Northern runway is needed for the job opportunities it would bring with the increased capacity
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We are in a climate crisis. The hottest year in history has been recorded for 2023. Storms are more common than normal. This is due to a huge increase in carbon emissions. Why do we want to encourage...
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We are all experiencing the climatic effects of pouring carbon into the atmosphere, increased sea level, storms, density of rainfall and resulting damage. Rather than look for ways to alleviate global...
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We cannot afford the carbon budget for this project. Expansion on the scale proposed would increase very substantially the CO2 emissions and other climate effects associated with Gatwick’s operations...
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My interest is that where we live we are aware of plane movements connected to Gatwick Airport, and the expected more than doubling of air traffic and consequent road traffic will lead to considerably...
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It will blight more land with noise. Traffic is already too busy. The pollution levels are unknown? My main concern is the issues we face already will simply be doubled with no word from Gatwick...
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We moved from Crowborough to get away from the low-flying aircraft noise.Having checked this area,the aircraft 'holding'circuits seemed quite high and further to the north.There is now (in the last...
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I would like to register for my comments against the Gatwick expansion plans based on environmental pact including pollution, flooding, loss of green space and congestion. Also for damage to...
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I have no objection
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I fully support this proposal
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1. The uninstrumented emergency/relief “northern runway” at Gatwick Airport is not a functioning operational runway and GAL’s application to make it one is therefore inconsistent with the Government’s...
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Noise Expansion of Gatwick would significantly increase aircraft noise both for those living near the airport and for those further away under flight paths. The noise envelope Gatwick has proposed are...
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The growth of London Gatwick is vital to reinvigorate and protect the regional and wider UK economy for many years to come. It will create more capacity for visitors to spend money in the UK, provide...
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Kent County Council’s Green and Independent Group Response to Gatwick Airport’s Expansion Transport We would emphasise the importance of providing sustainable access to the airport for staff and...
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The new flight path is completely unacceptable. The trail has been very disruptive. If existing flight paths could be used so much the better. You can not just put a new flight path over someone’s...
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UK airports are congested. After Covid, the growth of commercial aviation needs the industrial actors to invest for the commercial demand. It is not acceptable to use only one runway for takeoff and...
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I completely support it!
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Cannot be supportive toward any project which contravenes environment and climate change.
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Pollution Environment Infrastructure Real need for additional capacity
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New infrastructure is always good as will be able to benefit the community. I do not have further comments and are willing to sell off the land to benefit the future development.
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I strongly oppose Gatwick airport’s intention to massively increase capacity by converting its emergency runway for regular use. My first objection is the huge increase in carbon emissions that this...
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I am extremely concerned that the increase in the number of flights generated by this proposed expansion of Gatwick airport will make it impossible to achieve the government’s stated objective of...
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Im happy for Gatwick to expand and grow.
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- plans for the expansion of Gatwick do not include improvements and additions to local infrastructure like much needed secondary schooling, and hospital provision which is struggling anyway with...
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At a time when the world is facing a climate crisis and the UK is on a trajectory to reduce its C02 carbon emissions, it seems absurd to be considering the expansion of air traffic at Gatwick and...
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Dear Planning Inspector, I am very grateful at the opportunity to comment on this proposal. As a previous member of the South Downs National Park Authority's Policy and Resources Committee I...
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Support
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I object to this proposal on the basis of: climate change, air pollution and harm to health, increase risk of flooding, noise pollution from increased air traffic, severe objection to increased night...
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Dear Secretary of State Please reject the application for a Development Consent Order to effectively give Gatwick Airport a second runway. The proposals will mean unacceptably increased noise for...
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This is effectively a second runway which was previously rejected by the government in favour of Heathrow. The use of the second runway at Gatwick would increase pollution (including noise) to the...
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Lewes District Green Party strongly with the proposed expansion in aviation at Gatwick Airport which is wholly incompatible with action to achieve net zero, and we would like to register as an...
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I work at the airport and feel this will be beneficial to the airport, airlines and surrounding areas
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The pollution caused by all these proposed extra flights is a worry, and because of so many flights, the risk of collisions in the air must be substantially increased. Frightening !
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Coldharbour is a little village on the side of the highest hill in South East England. The centre, where I live, is a conservation area. It is also an AONB and an area of special scientific interest....
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Using the northern runway will increase and cause more unacceptable levels of pollution and noise disturbance.
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The disruption to local people would never justify the extra investment. There is guaranteed added road chaos, unsightly building work, unacceptable noise increase to the a massive surrounding area...
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I fully support the northern runway being brought into regular use as it will provide job security and valuable income to the entire area. Planes are becoming quieter and more environmentally...
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I am in full support of the northern runway upgrade as this will benefit the airport and surrounding area
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I do not want a second runway at Gatwick. The assumption with this project is that we need employment in the SE - we do not. We have full employment. We do not have sufficient housing for the people...
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I live in East Sussex, an hours journey away from Gatwick Airport. The locality of my home is both in an AONB and a conservation area. I have concerns about the proposed development at Gatwick from...
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The surrounding area is already highly impacted from the noise and disruption from the airport. Having an expansion in a place that is so far south is not a wise move. Heathrow already has higher...
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Growth in capacity
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This scheme offers the additional capacity that the owners of Gatwick airport want today - but does it offer the capacity the UK needs in the future? Is this the most efficient way of delivering the...
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We are 15 miles from Gatwick and at times are bombarded with the noise of landing planes all following each other on virtually the same path. At its worst this can be a plane every 90 seconds. That...
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Living in (Redacted) we are already noticing significant increase in aircraft noise. The proposed expansion of flight numberswould definitely impact adversely on this neighbourhood. Night flights in...
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I.have always been keen on an extra runway for Gatwick to facilitate direct flights to and from international destinations.
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I believe that the plans is a very good idea and will greatly benefit the local community. More jobs created and more access to flights without having to travel to Heathrow
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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...
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I am very concerned about climate change and the future of our planet and believe that air travel should be limited, not expanded, due to its severe impact in terms of CO2 emissions. Expansion on the...
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Us humans have created the current environment emergency we're living in, where plants, insects and animals are being extinct, air and water polluted, and temperatures rising affecting our weather and...
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I am concerned that the proposed development will increase pollution, noise, and negatively impact on wildlife and the biodiversity of the area. Once built the habitats will be lost forever and there...
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