London Gatwick’s response to Secretary of State’s “minded to grant consent” letter incorporates feedback on key conditions related to noise and public transport
Interested parties can review and respond to London Gatwick’s submission via the Planning Inspectorate website
Secretary of State expected to make final decision by 27 October
London Gatwick has responded to the Secretary of State for Transport’s letter of 27 February stating she is “minded to grant consent” for the Northern Runway planning application and requesting feedback on additional conditions recommended by the Planning Inspectorate.
In its response London Gatwick has stated it will accept stricter limits on aircraft noise and has put forward an improved noise insulation scheme for local residents.
London Gatwick has also accepted a requirement to have 54% of passengers using public transport prior to bringing the Northern Runway into operation and has reiterated the need for third parties, including the Department for Transport, to support delivery of the necessary conditions and improvements required to meet this target. This would include, for example, reinstating the full Gatwick Express train service.
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