9/8/2023 0 Comments London city airport expansionJohn Stewart, of HACAN East said “People value the weekend break from the noise. The application will now be referred to the Greater London Authority for a final decision. The council considers that the extra flights would “result in a materially new and substantial harm” through noise pollution. The airport says it needs more flights to cope with post-Covid passenger demand, with more destinations, especially on Saturdays. Flights are not allowed from 12.30pm Saturdays to 12.30pm Sundays to provide respite for nearby residents under a long-standing curfew. Concerns were raised over increased noise pollution and emissions if extra flights were allowed. There would also be 3 additional early morning flights on weekdays. The airport wants to raise annual passenger numbers from 6.5 million to 9 million by extending the operating hours on Saturdays, until 6.30pm. London City airport is considering next steps after its local council, Newham, rejected its expansion plans. London City airport expansion plans rejected by Newham – it will appeal to the GLA
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